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{"bill_id":1130615,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Constitution of the United States; prohibit use of poll taxes; ratify amendment","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying the amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the use of poll taxes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54152","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1130618,"bill_number":"HB3","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":"2018-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54156","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1130621,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"\"C.J.'s Law\"; penalty for hit and run accidents that result in serious injury; 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 a penalty for hit and run accidents that result in serious injury; to clarify a cross-reference relating to suspensions of drivers' licenses; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54173","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1130624,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Constitution of the United States; repeal 18th Amendment regarding prohibition; ratify amendment","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying the amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the 18th Amendment regarding prohibition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54153","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1130628,"bill_number":"HR1","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54154","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1130631,"bill_number":"HB4","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":"2018-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54157","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1130635,"bill_number":"HB6","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":"2018-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54171","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1130638,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Georgia Prospective Employer 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 of labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit an employer from relying upon salary history information when making certain decisions about an applicant during the hiring process; to provide for definitions; to provide for a civil right of action; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54170","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1130642,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Income tax; retirement income received as retirement benefits from military service shall not be taxed; 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 that retirement income received as retirement benefits from military service shall not be subject to state income tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for an automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB7/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54172","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1130645,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Senator Eric Johnson Scholarship Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to revise the name of the scholarship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-11-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54142","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1130648,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2019; enact","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, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parking for persons with disabilities, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54155","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1132338,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Sales and use tax; certain menstrual 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 certain menstrual products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-12-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB8/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54174","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1132439,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Chiropractic practice; lien on a cause of action accruing to an injured person for the costs of care and treatment of injuries arising out of the cause of action; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 8 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens of hospitals and nursing homes, so as to allow a chiropractic practice to have a lien on a cause of action accruing to an injured person for the costs of care and treatment of injuries arising out of the cause of action; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-12-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB9/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54175","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1133838,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Education; instruction on the best practices for and risks associated","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":"2018-12-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54176","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1135780,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; electric membership corporations and their affiliates; authorize; broadband services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to specifically authorize electric membership corporations and their affiliates to provide broadband services; to provide for definitions; to authorize certain financing and partnerships for the provision of broadband services; to prohibit cross-subsidization between the provision of broadband services and an electric membership corporation's natural gas activities or electricity services activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54177","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1135793,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"2018 Atlanta Braves; award-winning players and manager; recognize and commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2018 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54178","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1136467,"bill_number":"HR6","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":"2018-12-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54179","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1137990,"bill_number":"HB11","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":"2019-01-04","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2019-01-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54180","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1141629,"bill_number":"HB12","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB12/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54181","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1141631,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Housing authorities; 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 authorities 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 definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB15/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54184","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141633,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"General Assembly; proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit homeless military veterans; authorize - 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":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54189","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141635,"bill_number":"HB17","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":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB17/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54186","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141637,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Housing, public accommodations and employment; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination; 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 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB19/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54188","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141639,"bill_number":"HB14","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":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB14/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54183","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141642,"bill_number":"HB13","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB13/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54182","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1141644,"bill_number":"HB16","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB16/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54185","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141646,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Elected officials; office shall be declared vacant upon official qualifying for certain other offices; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the office of any state, county, or municipal elected official shall be declared vacant upon such elected official qualifying for certain other offices; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54190","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141648,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Elections; automatic registration of voters who obtain, renew, or change their name or address on a driver's license or identification card; 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":"2019-01-08","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB18/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54187","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1144187,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"General Assembly; compensation of members and officers; revise (PF)","description":"PF: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding salaries of certain state officials, so as to revise the compensation of members and officers of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB13/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54195","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1144190,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Invasion of Privacy; sexual extortion; prohibit; definitions; elements of the crime; 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 invasion 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB9/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54191","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1144195,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Controlled Substances; 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":"2019-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB10/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54192","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1144198,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; definitions; employee contribution; prior service credit for military service; provisions; change","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 provide for definitions; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB14/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54196","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1144201,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"President of the Senate and Members of the General Assembly; compensation; provide; reimbursement of certain expenses -CA (PF)","description":"PF: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the compensation of the President of the Senate and members of the General Assembly; to provide for the reimbursement of certain expenses by such persons; 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":"2019-01-09","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54194","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1144205,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Qualifications of Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors generally, reregistration of electors purged from list, eligibility of nonresidents who vote in presidential elections, retention of qualification for standing as elector, evidence of citizenship, and check of convicted felons and deceased persons databases, so as to provide that convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB11/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54193","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1151222,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Clayton State University Day; recognize January 15, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 15, 2019, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54208","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1151235,"bill_number":"SR6","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"House Immediately Transmitted to Senate","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54198","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1151247,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Senate Rules; adopt","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54207","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1151260,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"House of Representatives 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":"2019-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54200","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1151272,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Franklin County Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Franklin County softball team for winning the state Fastpitch Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54205","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1151284,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"United States Constitution; proposed Amendment; ratify","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54212","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1151296,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize January 17, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and recognizing January 17, 2019, as Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54216","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1151309,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Crimes and offenses; persons convicted of family violence offenses cannot possess or carry firearms; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide that persons convicted of family violence offenses cannot possess or carry firearms; to provide a definition; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB20/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54211","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1151322,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"House of Representatives; 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":"2019-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54202","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1151335,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; January 15, 2019; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing January 15, 2019, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54215","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1151346,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Forney, M.D., Rutledge; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Rutledge Forney, M.D., as \"Doctor of the Day\" for January 15, 2019, and commending her for her many contributions to the welfare of the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54206","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1151358,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Medical Assistance; program of premium assistance to enable 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":"2019-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54209","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1151370,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Mercier, Sandra H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sandra H. Mercier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54214","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1151382,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"House of Representatives; adopt Rules","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54201","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1151394,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"John Meadows Mezzanine; southern portion of the Capitol under jurisdiction of the House of Representatives; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the mezzanine located at the southern portion of the Capitol under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives between the third and fourth floors as the John Meadows Mezzanine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54213","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1151407,"bill_number":"SR7","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":"2019-01-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR7/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54199","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1151420,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Health; certain health clubs have at least one functional automated external defibrillator; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB12/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54210","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1151432,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Joint session; message from the 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":"2019-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54204","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1151444,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54197","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1151455,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Joint session; inauguration of the Governor and Constitutional Officers","description":"A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate for the purpose of the inauguration of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and other executive Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54203","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1153441,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; authorize telephone cooperatives and their broadband affiliates; provide broadband services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to specifically authorize telephone cooperatives and their broadband affiliates to provide broadband services; to provide for definitions; to authorize certain financing and partnerships for the provision of broadband services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB17/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54241","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1153442,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"United States Constitution; amendment regarding presidential succession and disability; ratify","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying the amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding presidential succession and disability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54225","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1153443,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Shepherd, James Harold, Sr.; cofounder of the Shepherd Center; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold Shepherd, Sr., cofounder of the Shepherd Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54239","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1153445,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Franklin County High School Lady Lions softball team; winning the 2018 GHSA 3A State Softball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Franklin County High School Lady Lions softball team for winning the 2018 GHSA 3A State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54229","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1153446,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; telephone cooperatives and their affiliates to provide broadband services; specifically authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to specifically authorize telephone cooperatives and their broadband affiliates to provide broadband services; to provide for definitions; to authorize certain financing and partnerships for the provision of broadband services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB22/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54223","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1153448,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; electric membership corporations and their affiliates to provide broadband services; specifically authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to specifically authorize electric membership corporations and their affiliates to provide broadband services; to provide for definitions; to authorize certain financing and partnerships for the provision of broadband services; to prohibit cross-subsidization between the provision of broadband services and an electric membership corporation's natural gas activities or electricity services activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB23/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54224","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1153449,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Jenkins, Doria; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Doria Jenkins, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54233","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1153451,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB21/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54222","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1153452,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Hassan, Khurram; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Khurram Hassan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54237","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1153453,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Hagins, Carol L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Carol L. Hagins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54227","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1153455,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Robinson, Mr. Jakeith Bendray, Sr.; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Jakeith Bendray Robinson, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54226","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1153456,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"\"Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act\"","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 require fingerprint records checks; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB16/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54221","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1153458,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Georgia Blue Key Day at the Capitol 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia chapter of Blue Key National Honor Society on the occasion of Georgia Blue Key Day at the Capitol 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54219","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1153459,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Paris, Thomas Hanie, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas Hanie Paris, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54238","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1153461,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Heath, Kristie; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Certified Support Leader of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristie Heath, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Certified Support Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54230","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1153462,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Carroll, Nicholas; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Certified Support Professional of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nicholas Carroll, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Certified Support Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54236","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1153464,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Turner, Dr. Caryn; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Caryn Turner, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54235","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1153465,"bill_number":"SR14","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":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54217","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1153466,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Tatum, Avé Maria; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Classified Support Leader of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Avé Maria Tatum, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Classified Support Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54232","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1153468,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Johnson, Jr., Millard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Millard Johnson, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54228","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1153469,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Blile, Dawn; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Classified Support Professional of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Dawn Blile, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019 Classified Support Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54234","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1153471,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Sales Tax; educational purposes; expended for school security projects; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that sales tax for educational purposes may be used and may be expended for school security projects; 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":"2019-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54220","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1153472,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize January 15, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Youth Villages Georgia and recognizing January 15, 2019, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR17/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54240","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1153474,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"\"Keeping Georgia's Schools Safe Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require public and private schools to have performed certain threat assessments; 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 provide for the center's role in preventing, discovering, responding to, and recovering from threats, warnings, and developing situations regarding any public or private school; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property tax exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB15/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54218","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1153475,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Cervical Cancer Day; January 16, 2019; Cervical Health Awareness Month; January, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 16, 2019, as Cervical Cancer Day and January, 2019, as Cervical Health Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54231","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1156417,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Murphy, Dale; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dale Murphy for his legendary baseball career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54242","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1156434,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"House Study Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fields; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fields; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54257","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1156452,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Motor Vehicles; registration of certain electric personal assistive mobility devices; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and license requirements, certificate of registration and temporary operating permit, and two-year registration option for new motor vehicles, so as to require the registration of certain electric personal assistive mobility devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB24/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54269","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1156470,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Griffin Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior court; 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 additional judge of the superior courts of the Griffin 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 judges; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judges to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties included in such circuit; 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB28/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54258","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1156489,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Charles Ware, Sr., Memorial Highway; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Charles \"Chuck\" Ware, Sr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54247","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1156506,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Local Board of Education; prescribe mandatory instruction concerning cybersecurity from kindergarten through grade 12; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require each local board of education to prescribe mandatory instruction concerning cybersecurity in every year in every grade from kindergarten through grade 12; to provide for a definition; to require the State Board of Education to prescribe a minimum course of study in cybersecurity; to provide for duties of the State School Superintendent; to provide for dates of implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB21/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54266","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1156525,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Darden, Judge Linnie L., III; receiving the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Kirk Healing Centers for the Homeless on February 9, 2019; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Judge Linnie L. Darden III for receiving the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Kirk Healing Centers for the Homeless on February 9, 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54252","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1156543,"bill_number":"HB26","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 O.C.G.A., relating to psychologists, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact\"; to authorize the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to administer the compact in this state; to revise provisions relating to exceptions to licensure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB26/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54246","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1156562,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Rules of the Road; when driver of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, so as to clarify when the driver of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB25/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54271","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1156581,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"\"Direct Primary Care Act\"","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB18/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54255","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1156598,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Contracts; provide military service members civil relief concerning certain contractual obligations due to circumstances of active duty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 and Chapter 1 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities and general provisions regarding contracts, respectively, so as to provide military service members civil relief concerning certain contractual obligations due to circumstances of active duty; to update a cross-reference; to provide for definitions; to enhance service member consumer protections under the law to include certain television, video, and audio programming services, internet access services, and health spa services; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB25/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54245","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1156616,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; establishment of banking improvement zones; areas underserved; 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 relative to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the establishment of banking improvement zones to encourage opening of banks in areas underserved by banks; 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 banks within a banking improvement zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB20/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54262","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1156635,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities; staff members; honoring","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 17, 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR20/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54260","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1156654,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Elections; method for certain small municipalities to shorten the advance voting period for municipal elections and runoffs; 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 a method for certain small municipalities to shorten the advance voting period for municipal elections and runoffs; to provide for staffing at such advance voting locations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB27/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54248","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1156671,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Dillard, Chief Judge; use of social media as a tool of civic engagement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Judge Dillard on his use of social media as a tool of civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54253","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1156691,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Public officers; members of state and local boards, authorities, commissions shall be appointed by an elected official or officials; require","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 regarding public officers, so as to require that all members of state and local boards, authorities, commissions, and similar entities in this state shall be appointed by an elected official or officials of the state or a political subdivision of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB24/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54244","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1156709,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54256","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1156726,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Trailers or Semitrailers; movement on any highway unless engaged in the pickup or delivery of persons or property; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to prohibit the movement of trailers or semitrailers on any highway unless such trailers or semitrailers are engaged in the pickup or delivery of persons or property or traveling to or from such pickup or delivery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB23/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54268","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1156745,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Christie, Officer Anthony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Anthony Christie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54251","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1156764,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"McClelland, Chief Frank A. \"Little Frank\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life, memory, and selfless service of Chief Frank A. \"Little Frank\" McClelland, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54249","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1156782,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Smith, Officer Michael Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Michael Wayne Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54250","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1156800,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Public Safety Officer Higher Education Fund; establish","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 establish the Public Safety Officer Higher Education Fund; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for authorization; to provide for requirements and conditions; to provide for penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB19/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54261","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1156818,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"2018 Parkview High School Baseball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2018 Parkview High School baseball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR21/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54264","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1156837,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Secretary of State; vacancy in the office of Secretary of State upon qualifying for election to another federal, state, county, or municipal elective office; provide","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the vacancy in the office of Secretary of State upon the Secretary of State qualifying for election to another federal, state, county, or municipal elective office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR18/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54243","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1156855,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Absentee Voting; increased privacy and security to electors in mailing absentee ballots to the board of registrars; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to absentee voting, so as to provide increased privacy and security to electors in mailing absentee ballots to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk; to remove the elector's oath and other identifying information of an elector from the larger outside mailing envelope and instead include such oath and identifying information on the smaller inside envelope that is mailed inside of such larger outside mailing envelope; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB22/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54263","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1156874,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Easterseals Georgia; Champions for Children Program Day at the state capitol; January 16, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 16, 2019, as Easterseals Georgia and its Champions for Children Program Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54254","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1156891,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54259","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1156911,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize January 30, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending those in the veterinary medicine field and recognizing January 30, 2019, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR22/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54267","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1156928,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Peachtree City Little League Baseball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Peachtree City Little League baseball team for an outstanding 2018 season in baseball competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR23/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54270","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1156946,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Skidaway Island, City of; compliance with constitutional requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Skidaway Island, approved May 7, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3784); to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB29/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54265","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1160846,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Weapons carry license; extension of time for the renewal of a license for certain service members serving on active duty outside of the state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weapons carry license, gun safety information, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, so as to provide for an extension of time for the renewal of a weapons carry license or renewal license for certain service members serving on active duty outside the state; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB33/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54277","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1160854,"bill_number":"HB41","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, gaming, video, or digital production in Georgia, so as to provide for an additional credit amount for productions that employ veterans; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB41/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54300","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1160861,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Big Door Vineyards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Big Door Vineyards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR25/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54285","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1160869,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"2018 Atlanta Braves; team's award-winning players and manager; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2018 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR43/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54291","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1160875,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act; enter into an interstate compact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physical therapists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act\"; to authorize the State Board of Physical Therapy to administer the compact in this state; to provide definitions; to provide for criminal history records checks for licensing purposes; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB39/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54283","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1160881,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; performing any duty at the scene of an emergency; law enforcement officers shall not be liable; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to clarify that law enforcement officers shall not be liable at law for any action or actions done while performing any duty at the scene of an emergency under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for no liability of law enforcement officers for rescuing persons or pets out of certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB31/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54303","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1160888,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"2018 Atlanta Braves; team's award-winning players and manager; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2018 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR44/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54292","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1160896,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Education; duties of the Chief Turnaround Officer; revise and clarify certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3A of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to turnaround schools, so as to revise and clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of the Chief Turnaround Officer; to revise the term \"turnaround coach\" to \"transformation specialist\"; to revise biannual reporting dates; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Turnaround Collaborative; to provide for stipends for turnaround instructional innovation specialists; to provide for criteria; to provide for retention of stipend; to provide for conversion of stipend to permanent salary increase; to provide for contingency based on appropriations by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB32/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54276","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1160904,"bill_number":"HB37","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":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB37/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54281","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1160911,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Delta Day; recognize February 25, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and recognizing February 25, 2019, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR27/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54298","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1160919,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Insurance; imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit charge in an amount greater than charges imposed for physician; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to prohibit certain insurers from imposing a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit charge in an amount greater than such charges imposed for physician or osteopath services to an insured for services rendered by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB28/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54297","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1160926,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Heard County High School football team; 2018 GHSA 2A State Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Heard County High School football team for winning the 2018 GHSA 2A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR46/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54294","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1160933,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Sales and use tax; certain poultry 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 poultry diagnostic and disease monitoring services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB35/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54279","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1160941,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Patrick Price Memorial Bridge; Cherokee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Patrick Price and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54284","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1160948,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Leadership Cobb; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Cobb and the members of the Leadership Cobb Class of 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR26/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54286","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1160956,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 1EX, approved November 17, 2018, 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":"2019-03-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB30/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54273","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1160963,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Employment Security; change definition of 'unemployed'; eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for furloughed federal workers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to employment security, so as to change the definition of 'unemployed' to provide for eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for furloughed federal workers who are providing services during such period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB27/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54296","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1160971,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Woodside, Milton H. \"Woody\"; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton H. \"Woody\" Woodside upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54287","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1160978,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"House Study Committee on the Decriminalization of Traffic Violations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Decriminalization of Traffic Violations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR47/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54302","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1160986,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Harrod, Cali; Anna Shelnutt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cali Harrod and Anna Shelnutt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR45/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54293","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1160993,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Local government; taxpaying business owners to be appointed to development authorities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities directors, officers, compensation, adoption of bylaws, delegation of powers and duties, conflicts of interest, and audits, so as to provide for taxpaying business owners to be appointed to development authorities; to provide for removal of directors from development authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB34/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54278","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1161000,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Waiver of Immunity for Motor Vehicle Claims; definition to clarify sheriff, deputy sheriff, other agent, servant, or employee of sheriff's office; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-92-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding waiver of immunity for motor vehicle claims, so as to revise a definition to clarify that a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other agent, servant, or employee of a sheriff's office shall be included in such waiver for purposes of the waiver of sovereign immunity for local government motor vehicle claims; to clarify and conform such waiver of sovereign immunity in response to Davis v. Morrison, 344 Ga. App. 527 (2018); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB29/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54295","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1161007,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Kidd, Maggie Katie Brown; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Maggie Katie Brown Kidd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54288","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1161014,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Davis, Bettye; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bettye Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR42/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54290","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1161019,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020; 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":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB31/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54274","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1161026,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Professional licensing boards; refuse to issue a license of a person who is a borrower in default under an educational loan; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to prohibit professional licensing boards from refusing to issue a license or suspending or revoking the license of a person who is a borrower in default under an educational loan issued through the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation or through a federal agency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB42/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54301","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1161034,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Education; local school systems to conduct certain screenings for dyslexia; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, so as to require local school systems to conduct certain screenings for dyslexia; to provide for a definition; to require the State School Superintendent to employ a dyslexia consultant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB40/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54299","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1161042,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"United States Congress; amend the allocation of funds collected through federal motor fuel taxes; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to amend the allocation of funds collected through federal motor fuel taxes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR24/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54272","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1161050,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Elections; State Election Board shall provide by rule or regulation for the electronic return of absentee ballots of Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act by fax or email; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that the State Election Board shall provide by rule or regulation for the electronic return of absentee ballots of Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act electors by fax or by email, in addition to regular mail; to update a cross-reference; to provide for requirements and procedures; to provide for the counting of such ballots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB30/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54289","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1161057,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; prior service as a member of Georgia Defined Contribution Plan; 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 under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan; to provide for application and payment of the full actuarial cost; 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB26/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54275","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1161065,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Sexual offenses; persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority; revise crime of sexual assault","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 crime of sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority; 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB43/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54304","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1161073,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Crimes and offenses; theft; define a term","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 define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB38/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54282","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1161080,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Education; HOPE tuition-free grant; establish","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 establish the HOPE tuition-free grant; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for the amount of the grant; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB36/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54280","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1167361,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Great Promise Partnership; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Great Promise Partnership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR31/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54308","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1167433,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"X&Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2019, as X & Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR30/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54307","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1167509,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans for winning the 2018 Class AAAA GHSA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR28/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54305","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1167586,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Pierce, Geoffrey Connor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Geoffrey Connor Pierce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR29/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54306","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1172736,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR34/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54311","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1172792,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Capell, Rob and Jackie; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Rob and Jackie Capell upon the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR35/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54312","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1172849,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day; recognize February 7, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2019, as Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR33/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54310","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1172901,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Studer, Amanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Studer, Gainesville City School System's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR32/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54309","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1174943,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Hollar, Officer Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Officer Paul Hollar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54315","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1174949,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Bell, Bruce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bruce Bell upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR43/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54319","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1174958,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Whitaker, Alonza; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alonza Whitaker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR41/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54318","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1174966,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Interstate 14; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the proposed Interstate 14 through Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR44/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54320","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1174976,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Stevens, Lieutenant Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Charles Stevens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR36/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54314","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1174985,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Hart, Police Chief Rachael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending City of Oglethorpe Police Chief Rachael Hart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR39/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54316","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1174993,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Hugley, Isaiah; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Isaiah Hugley upon being named the 2019 recipient of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR42/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54321","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1175004,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Prewitt, Davon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Davon Prewitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR37/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54313","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1175013,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Brouillette, Judy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Judy Brouillette; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR40/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54317","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1177462,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Insurance; health benefit plans 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 establish step therapy protocols; to provide for a step therapy exception process; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB63/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54352","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1177465,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Special license plates; certain special plates for motorcycles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special license plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for the issuance of certain special license plates for motorcycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB66/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54355","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1177468,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Sex Offenders; residing near their victims and such victims' immediate family members; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to prohibit sex offenders from residing near their victims and such victims' immediate family members; to prohibit sex offenders from loitering near the residences of their victims and such victims' immediate family members; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB35/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54376","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1177471,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Specialty License Plate; benefit the Atlanta United 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 worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate to benefit the Atlanta United Foundation; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB8/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54371","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1177475,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Hogansville Charitable Trust; Hogansville Hummingbird Festival; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Hogansville Charitable Trust and the Hogansville Hummingbird Festival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR63/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54389","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1177476,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Jackie Holder Bypass; Bleckley County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jackie Holder and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR49/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54373","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1177481,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Georgia's Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; 01/28/2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association and recognizing January 28, 2019, as Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR57/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54383","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1177482,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Rassin, Barry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barry Rassin for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR53/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54398","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1177486,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Mortgage Bank Day; recognize February 14, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia (MBAG) and recognizing February 14, 2019, as Mortgage Bank Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR45/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54323","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1177489,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Legislative Services; private lactation room open to the public in the 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":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54322","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1177490,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee; commend Super Bowl LIII Day at the state capitol; 01/29/2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee and celebrating January 29, 2019, as Super Bowl LIII Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR54/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54380","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1177495,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Georgia Future Farmers of America (FFA); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Future Farmers of America (FFA) and recognizing February 17-23, 2019, as National FFA Week, with February 19, 2019, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR56/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54404","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1177496,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Education; military students enroll in public school based on official military orders prior to physically establishing residency; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for enrollment in elementary and secondary educational programs, so as to allow military students to enroll in a public school based on official military orders prior to physically establishing residency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB59/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54348","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1177500,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Guardian and ward; guardian and conservators of minors and adults; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to guardian and ward, so as to revise provisions relating to guardians and conservators of minors and adults; to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to make conforming revisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB70/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54359","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1177504,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Lincoln County Recreation Authority; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Lincoln County Recreation Authority, approved April 29, 1997 (Ga. L.1997, p. 4566); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54339","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1177507,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"United States Constitution; ratify an Amendment; Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify an Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR55/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54401","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1177510,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Quitman County Water and Sewerage Authority; change number of members serving on authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Quitman County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3702), so as to change the number of members serving on the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB51/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54335","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1177513,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Jones, Michael S.; Suwanee Police Chief; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Suwanee Police Chief Michael S. Jones as the 2018-2019 Georgia Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR47/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54346","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1177515,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 1EX, approved November 17, 2018, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB44/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54324","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1177520,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Clinch County High School Panthers football team; winning 2018 GHSA 1A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clinch County High School Panthers football team for winning the 2018 GHSA 1A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR65/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54391","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1177521,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Board of Ethics of DeKalb County; change a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811), so as to change a definition regarding the Board of Ethics of DeKalb County to exclude certain employees and persons; 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":"Enrolled","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB7/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54375","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1177525,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Clay County; judge of Probate Court shall also serve as magistrate of the Magistrate Court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Clay County, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3545), so as to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Clay County shall also serve as the magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Clay County on or after January 1, 2021, or upon vacancy of the office of the magistrate, whichever occurs first; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current magistrate; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as magistrate; to provide for nonpartisan elections to the combined position of probate judge and chief magistrate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB52/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54336","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1177527,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Public assistance; fraud and related offenses; redesignate code section and revise terminology","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 reserve the Code Section 49-4-15 designation; to revise Chapter 7A of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax credits, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB77/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54367","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1177529,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Motor vehicle insurance companies; offer qualified active duty military service members between the ages of 18 and 24 motor vehicle insurance policies underwritten at rates for such service members 25 years of age or older; require","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 motor vehicle insurance companies to offer qualified active duty military service members between the ages of 18 and 24 motor vehicle insurance policies underwritten at rates for such service members 25 years of age or older; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB61/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54350","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1177534,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 12, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2019, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR58/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54402","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1177535,"bill_number":"HR48","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR48/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54340","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1177539,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Motor vehicles; clarify when the driver of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, so as to clarify when the driver of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB75/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54365","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1177541,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Peachtree City Little League team; placing fourth in the 2018 Little League World Series; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Peachtree City Little League team for placing fourth in the 2018 Little League World Series; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR71/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54397","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1177546,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Alcoholic beverages; counties and municipalities may regulate alcohol licenses as to certain distances in a manner that is less but not more restrictive than those distances specified by the state; 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 specify that counties and municipalities may regulate alcohol licenses as to certain distances in a manner that is less but not more restrictive than those distances specified by the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB76/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54366","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1177549,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Craft-Warr family; occasion of its family reunion; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Craft-Warr family upon the occasion of its family reunion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR61/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54387","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1177552,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020; 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":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB46/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54326","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1177554,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Georgia's Sickle Cell Poster Children and the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Sickle Cell Poster Children and the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR56/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54382","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1177559,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Woodside, Milton H. \"Woody\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton H. \"Woody\" Woodside upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR48/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54370","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1177560,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment; independent nonpartisan commission instead of General Assembly; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment be done by an independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for the qualifications and appointment of members of such commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR52/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54379","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1177564,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Public officers and employees; prohibition of persons engaged in bail bond business from serving in certain elected offices; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous offenses concerning public officers and employees, so as to revise the prohibition of persons engaged in the bail bond business from serving in certain elected offices; to provide for a definition; to permit persons engaged in the bail bond business to serve in elected offices other than county and municipal offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB73/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54362","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1177566,"bill_number":"HR51","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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V14","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR51/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54343","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1177570,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Effingham County Day at the capitol; January 28, 2019; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2019, as Effingham County Day at the capitol, and saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR67/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54393","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1177573,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Godyva Chocolate Book Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Godyva Chocolate Book Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR64/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54390","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1177574,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Postsecondary education; dependent children of active duty military members shall be classified as in-state for purposes of tuition and fees by the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education and vocational, technical, and adult education, respectively, so as to provide that dependent children of active duty military members shall be classified as in-state for purposes of tuition and fees by the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB60/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54349","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1177578,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Ross, Bishop Dr. James Allen, Ph.D., Th.D., D.D.; dedication and faithful service to the ministry and to the Georgia government; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Dr. James Allen Ross, Ph.D., Th.D., D.D., for his dedication and faithful service to the ministry and to the Georgia government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR68/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54394","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":1177580,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Boudreau, Jared Christian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jared Christian Boudreau; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR55/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54381","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1177584,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Education; all schools, local educational agencies and state educational agency to recognize that dyslexia has a profound educational impact that must be addressed; encourage","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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR52/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54344","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1177589,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Education; prohibit certain entities from being student scholarship organizations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to prohibit certain entities from being student scholarship organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB68/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54357","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1177592,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Gatewood Gators Varsity Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gatewood Gators varsity football team for winning the 2018 GISA AA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR57/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54403","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1177594,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Crimes and offenses; prohibit printing or production of certain firearms produced by means of three-dimensional printing; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Code Section 16-11-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and prohibited training, respectively, so as to prohibit the printing or production of certain firearms produced by means of three-dimensional printing; to provide for a penalty; to prohibit the possession of certain firearms produced by means of three-dimensional printing; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for and to revise definitions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB55/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54331","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1177597,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Pollard, Jr., Senator Griffin \"Jake\" Buchanan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Griffin \"Jake\" Buchanan Pollard, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54378","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1177600,"bill_number":"HB78","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 high school 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB78/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54368","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1177604,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Crimes and offenses; prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting firearms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting firearms; to provide for notifications upon convictions; 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":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB58/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54347","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1177606,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Shringla, Honorable Ambassador Harsh Vardhan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR54/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54400","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1177610,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations for purposes of obtaining federal financial participation; Medicaid expansion; 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 certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB36/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54399","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1177611,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Lincoln County; office of elected county surveyor; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Lincoln County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB50/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54334","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1177614,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"County special purpose local option sales 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":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB65/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54354","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1177618,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 1EX, approved November 17, 2018, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB45/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54325","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1177620,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; express cultural, economic, and educational cooperation","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and commending the Consul General Andrew Staunton of the United Kingdom for his indefatigable efforts on behalf of the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR50/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54377","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1177624,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; provide salaries of chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4321), so as to provide the salaries of the chairperson and members of the Clayton County Board of Commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB72/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54361","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1177627,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"State highway system; alternative fueled vehicles; provide logo for manufacturer's license plates to allow travel in exclusive lanes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 32-9-4 and 40-2-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designation of travel lanes by the Department of Transportation and use of such lanes and registration of vehicles by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, dealer plates, and manufacturer headquarters plates, respectively, so as to provide for a distinctive logo or emblem for manufacturer's, distributor's, or manufacturer headquarters' license plates to be placed upon alternative fueled vehicles to allow travel in exclusive or preferential use lanes of the state highway system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB56/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54332","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1177631,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Education; freedom of religious speech for students and faculty members in public schools; provide","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB53/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54337","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1177633,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Elections; eligible electors mailed an absentee ballot for each primary, election and runoff in which they are eligible to vote; 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 all eligible electors shall be mailed an absentee ballot for each primary, election, and runoff in which they are eligible to vote; to provide for procedures; to provide for cancellation of such ballots under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB57/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54330","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1177636,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans; winning the 2018 Class AAAA GHSA State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans for winning the 2018 Class AAAA GHSA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR70/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54396","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1177639,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Ride share network services and transportation referral services; disallowing ride share drivers who are weapons carry license holders from carrying or possessing weapons in a vehicle that is used for purposes of the ride share network service; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to prohibit ride share network services from disallowing ride share drivers who are weapons carry license holders from carrying or possessing weapons in a vehicle that is used for purposes of the ride share network service; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB74/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54364","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1177643,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Lawful Expression of Speech Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property owners' associations, so as to prohibit certain restrictions on political signs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and a purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB71/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54360","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1177645,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Dickerson, Coach Jim; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Jim Dickerson upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR66/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54392","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1177649,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend; February 25, 2019 as Delta Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and recognizing February 25, 2019, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR58/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54384","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1177650,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Torts; conditions upon immunity from civil liability in instances of rendering emergency care; 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 relative to torts, so as to provide for conditions upon immunity from civil liability in instances of rendering emergency care; to limit liability for property damage caused by the rescue or attempted rescue of animals locked in motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB32/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54345","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1177655,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Youth Equine Championship Day; recognize February 5, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2019, as Youth Equine Championship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR59/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54405","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1177657,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Correctional Institutions of the State and Counties; use of unmanned aircraft systems to deliver or attempt to deliver contraband to a place of incarceration; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding correctional institutions of the state and counties, so as to prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft systems to deliver or attempt to deliver contraband to a place of incarceration; to prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft systems to photograph any place of incarceration without permission of the warden or superintendent of such place of incarceration; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB6/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54363","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1177659,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; certain interbasin transfers shall be included in water supply and water conservation management studies and plans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-584 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water supply and water conservation management plan and interbasin transfers relative to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, so as to provide that certain interbasin transfers shall be included in water supply and water conservation management studies and plans; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB49/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54329","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1177663,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Stancil, Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Stancil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR46/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54333","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1177664,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Leadership Cobb; members of the Leadership Cobb Class of 2019; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Cobb and the members of the Leadership Cobb Class of 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR59/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54385","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1177669,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Fitzgerald, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the governing authority of the City of Fitzgerald to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4068), so as to align said Act with the provisions of general law and City of Fitzgerald's resolution related to the expenditure of funds from the levy of an excise tax on lodging; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB54/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54338","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1177672,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"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":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR53/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54369","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1177675,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Margie's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB62/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54351","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1177678,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"House Study Committee on a Nancy Hanks Passenger Rail Line from Savannah to Atlanta; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on a Nancy Hanks Passenger Rail Line from Savannah to Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR50/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54342","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1177681,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program; qualifications; revise prior year school requirement","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB69/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54358","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1177684,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Skinner, Mattie Lucille \"Lucy\" Spillers; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mattie Lucille \"Lucy\" Spillers Skinner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR62/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54388","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1177688,"bill_number":"HB64","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 require child welfare agencies to make efforts to determine whether a parent or guardian of a child who is the subject of abuse allegations is on active duty in the military; to require certain notifications to military installation family advocacy programs; to provide for the reporting of child abuse to military law enforcement in certain situations; to provide for immunity for the reporting of 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB64/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54353","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1177689,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Excise tax; public mass transit vehicles; reinstate 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 levy of excise tax, rate, taxation of motor fuels not commonly sold or measured by gallon, rate, prohibition of tax on motor fuel by political subdivisions, exception, and exempted sales, so as to reinstate excise tax exemptions for public mass transit vehicles, vehicles operated by a public campus transportation system, and school buses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB48/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54328","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1177694,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020; 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":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB47/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54327","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1177695,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"James Bland, Sr., Memorial Bridge; Clay County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Bland, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54341","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1177698,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Recipients of the 2018 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the recipients of the 2018 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR60/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54386","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1177702,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as change provisions relating to persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; to amend Code Section 35-3-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and providing certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, so as to change provisions relating to the retention of certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB34/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54374","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1177703,"bill_number":"HB67","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 provide for definitions; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB67/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54356","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1177708,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Haynes, Major Jeremy; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Major Jeremy Haynes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR69/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54395","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1177709,"bill_number":"SB33","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":"2019-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB33/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54372","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1180138,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Child Support Cooperation Act of 2019; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public assistance, so as to enact the \"Child Support Cooperation Act of 2019\"; to provide for legislative intent; to require individuals to cooperate with the child support enforcement program as a condition of eligibility for food stamps; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB80/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54413","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1180139,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2019, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR83/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54437","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1180140,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Solid waste management; safe disposal of coal ash in municipal solid waste and commercial industrial solid waste landfills; provide","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, 2019; to provide for ground-water detection monitoring; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB94/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54451","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1180143,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Chief Frank McClelland, Jr., Memorial Highway; City of Ludowici; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Chief Frank McClelland, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR76/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54424","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1180144,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; March 19, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2019, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR81/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54435","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1180145,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Staunton, Consul General Andrew; United Kingdom; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and commending the Consul General Andrew Staunton of the United Kingdom for his indefatigable efforts on behalf of the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR79/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54433","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1180148,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Jones, Corporal Cody; Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement's 2018 Game Warden of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Cody Jones, the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement's 2018 Game Warden of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR87/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54441","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1180149,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Georgia Municipal Courts Training Council; training hours completed by a municipal court judge in excess of those required may carry over to the following year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Municipal Courts Training Council, so as to provide that training hours completed by a municipal court judge in excess of those required may carry over to the following year; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB92/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54431","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1180151,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Community Relations Commission; 30th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Community Relations Commission on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR80/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54434","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1180154,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Sales and use tax; organ procurement organizations; exempt sales","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 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB85/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54419","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1180155,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Orji, Keturah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keturah Orji; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR92/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54446","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1180156,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; 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 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB83/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54417","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1180159,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Courts; veterans court divisions; allow discretionary admittance to such court for presentence dispositions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-1-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Veterans court divisions, so as to allow discretionary admittance to such court for presentence dispositions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB82/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54416","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1180160,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Insurance; provide for consumer protections regarding health insurance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for consumer protections regarding health insurance; to provide for definitions; to provide for disclosure requirements of providers, hospitals, and insurers; to provide for billing, 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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB84/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54418","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":1180161,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Contracts; certain restrictive covenants regarding information technology employees; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts, so as to prohibit certain restrictive covenants regarding information technology employees; to provide for applicability; to provide a related definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB81/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54415","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1180165,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Pressley, Justin A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Justin A. Pressley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR60/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54410","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1180166,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Statute of Frauds; clarify that a mutual agreement to modify an existing promise, agreement, contract; shall be in writing and subject to statute of frauds","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the statute of frauds, so as to clarify that a mutual agreement to modify or alter an existing promise, agreement, contract, or commitment that is subject to the statute of frauds shall itself be in writing and subject to the statute of frauds; to provide that a mutual agreement to cancel, revoke, or rescind a promise, agreement, contract, or commitment that is subject to the statute of frauds shall itself be in writing and subject to the statute of frauds; to respond to the holdings in Crop Production Services, Inc. v. Moye, 345 Ga. App. 228 (March 15, 2018); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB37/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54406","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1180167,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Nordmark, William G., III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William G. Nordmark III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR88/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54442","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1180170,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Robinson, Regina \"Sunshine\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Regina \"Sunshine\" Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR78/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54432","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1180171,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"LeValley, David James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David James LeValley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR93/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54447","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1180172,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Disposition of Property Seized; law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; provide","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":"2019-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB39/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54408","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1180175,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Harrod, Cali; Anna Shelnutt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cali Harrod and Anna Shelnutt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR84/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54438","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1180176,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Edward Monroe Evans Highway; Jackson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Edward Monroe Evans and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR77/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54425","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1180177,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"C.J.'s Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for a penalty for hit and run accidents that result in serious injury; to clarify a cross-reference relating to suspensions of drivers' licenses; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB88/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54427","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1180180,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Hospitals and health care facilities; Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain fingerprints when an agency or entity is participating in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's program; allow","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 allow the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and, as authorized, the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain fingerprints when an agency or entity is participating in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's program; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB91/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54430","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1180182,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Blind persons; child custody matters; 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 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, foster care, visitation, placement, or adoption; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for legislative findings and a purpose; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB79/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54412","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1180184,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"John D. McDaniel Bridge; City of Blue Ridge; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Reverend John D. McDaniel and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR74/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54422","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1180185,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Shringla, Honorable Ambassador Harsh Vardhan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR85/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54439","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1180187,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Ben Whitaker Intersection; Gilmer County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Benjamin \"Benny\" Norton Whitaker and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR75/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54423","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1180189,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Wood, J.C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of J.C. Wood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR89/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54443","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1180190,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Education; complaints policy for teachers and other school personnel; provisions","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 for teachers who accepted a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year; to provide for appeals hearings to be conducted by independent third parties; to require local units of administration to submit copies of their complaint policies to the Department of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB86/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54420","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1180193,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; create 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB90/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54429","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1180195,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Anderson, Raybon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raybon Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR86/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54440","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1180196,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"King, Jeremy; Fannin County's 2020 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeremy King, Fannin County's 2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR90/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54444","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1180198,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"State health planning and development; integrated ambulatory surgery centers; provide exemption from certificate of need requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state health planning and development, so as to provide for an exemption for integrated ambulatory 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":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB89/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54428","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1180200,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"G.L. Huff Family Memorial Highway; Gilmer County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the G.L. Huff family and dedicating a road in its honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR73/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54421","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1180201,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Valdosta State University Blazers football team; 2018 Division II National Championship victory; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valdosta State University Blazers football team for their 2018 Division II National Championship victory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR95/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54449","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1180203,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Courts; electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; certain types of filings; exclude","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 exclude certain types of filings from the electronic filing requirements of superior and state courts; to allow individuals who are not attorneys to file such pleadings and documents in paper form; to provide that fees for electronic filings shall not be charged to the Attorney General, district attorneys, solicitors-general, or public defenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB38/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54407","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1180206,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Georgia; host 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR72/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54414","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1180207,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Hanner, Robert \"Bob\" Paul, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert \"Bob\" Paul Hanner, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR94/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54448","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1180209,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Water pollution and surface-water use; 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; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB93/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54450","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1180211,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Sexual Assault By Persons with Supervisory or Disciplinary Authority; sexual contact between an employee and student enrolled at such school; 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 an employee or volunteer of any school and a student enrolled at such school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB40/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54409","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1180212,"bill_number":"HB87","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":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB87/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54426","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1180214,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Super Bowl LIII Day; celebrate January 29, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee and celebrating January 29, 2019, as Super Bowl LIII Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR61/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54411","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1180216,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Mancini, Dr. Pierluigi; outstanding achievements on behalf of immigrant mental health; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Pierluigi Mancini for his outstanding achievements on behalf of immigrant mental health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR82/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54436","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1180217,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"DeKalb County Public Library; 2018 Georgia Public Library of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the DeKalb County Public Library for being named the 2018 Georgia Public Library of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR91/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54445","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1182044,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Ward, Doris Yvonne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Doris Yvonne Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR68/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54493","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1182046,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; electric membership corporations and their affiliates to provide broadband services; specifically authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to specifically authorize electric membership corporations and their affiliates to provide broadband services; to provide for definitions; to authorize certain financing and partnerships for the provision of broadband services; to prohibit cross-subsidization between the provision of broadband services and an electric membership corporation's natural gas activities or electricity services activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB100/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54459","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1182048,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"United States Constitution; Amendment; United States Constitution; ratify an Amendment; Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex; ratify","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify an Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR66/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54491","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1182050,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Youth Athletic Activities; preparticipation physical examinations for youth athletes participating in youth sports leagues; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions relative to youth athletic activities, so as to require preparticipation physical examinations for youth athletes participating in youth sports leagues; to provide for definitions; to require use of the State Board of Education preparticipation physical examination form; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB44/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54488","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1182053,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Crimes and offenses; transmitting a false alarm; revise offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to revise the offense of transmitting a false alarm; to provide for the offense of making an unlawful request for emergency service assistance; to provide for definitions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB118/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54482","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1182054,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Mineral resources and caves; amount of reward and eligibility for reward for the first person, firm, or corporation which puts down and brings in the first commercial oil well in the state; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mineral resources and caves, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to the amount of reward and eligibility for reward for the first person, firm, or corporation which puts down and brings in the first commercial oil well in the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB119/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54483","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1182057,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Jackson, Rachael; outstanding public service as a volunteer for Manna House Ministries; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rachael Jackson for her outstanding public service as a volunteer for Manna House Ministries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR103/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54499","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1182059,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Insurance; provide for modernization and updates","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 for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB99/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54458","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":1182060,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council (GAMC) Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2019, as Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council (GAMC) Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR104/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54500","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1182063,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Batiste-Pereira, Sergeant Lorette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Lorette Batiste-Pereira; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR105/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54501","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1182065,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Act; criminal proceedings for which there was an acquittal or dismissal in such criminal proceeding; require reporting on property and proceeds forfeited","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-16-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of forfeited property, order of distribution, and annual report, so as to require reporting on property and proceeds forfeited pursuant to the \"Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Act\" that have any relation to criminal proceedings for which there was an acquittal or dismissal in such criminal proceeding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB111/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54475","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1182067,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit license and instruction permit holders from using a stand-alone electronic device or wireless telecommunications device while driving","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit license and instruction permit holders under 18 years of age from using a stand-alone electronic device or wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB113/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54477","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1182069,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Revenue and taxation; traps, bait, lure, pesticides, or trapping supplies of boll weevils held in inventory; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to exempt traps, bait, lure, pesticides, or trapping supplies that are held in inventory by an organization that maintains exempt status under Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code to be used in this state for the purpose of eradicating boll weevils or preventing the reinfestation of eradicated areas; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB104/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54468","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1182071,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Revenue and taxation; allow certain nonprofit charitable institutions to exempt buildings used for the primary or incidental purpose of securing income from property tax","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 effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB102/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54461","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1182073,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Georgia High School Association; add the 4x800 meter relay to the state track meet; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia High School Association to add the 4x800 meter relay to the state track meet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR64/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54466","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1182076,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Minimum wage; provide increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage 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":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB116/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54480","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1182077,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2019, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR99/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54495","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1182079,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Swainsboro, City of; corporate limits; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Swainsboro, approved December 6, 1900 (Ga. L. 1900, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3699), 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB97/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54456","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1182082,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Drivers Services, Department of; drivers' manual to include instructions for best practices for facilitating the safety of all parties during a 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB106/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54470","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1182083,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Civil practice; change burden of proof required for civil forfeiture proceedings","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":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB107/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54471","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1182086,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Shepherd, Sr., James Harold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold Shepherd, Sr., cofounder of the Shepherd Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR63/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54465","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1182088,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Cooper, Officer Matthew Bernard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Officer Matthew Bernard Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR101/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54497","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1182090,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Minimum Wage Law; certain provisions; revise","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":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB46/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54490","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1182092,"bill_number":"SB42","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":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB42/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54452","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1182095,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Controlled substances; drug products containing dextromethorphan; prohibit sales to minors","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 a list of finished drug products; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for state regulation; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB112/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54476","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1182096,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Labor and industrial relations; payment of wages by check upon the discretion of the employer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-7-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of employee wages by lawful money, checks, or credit transfer and selection of payment dates by employer, so as to provide for the payment of wages by check upon the discretion of the employer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB110/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54474","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1182099,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Anderson, Greg; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greg Anderson upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR98/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54486","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1182100,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR100/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54496","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1182102,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Teachers Retirement System; individuals who first became members on or after July 1, 2019; modify conditions","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 modify conditions of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for individuals who first became members on or after July 1, 2019; to revise the computation of earnable compensation; to revise the definition of average final compensation; to modify the employee contribution rate; to prohibit creditable service for unused sick leave; to modify provisions for normal retirement age; to modify the vesting period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB109/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54473","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1182105,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Jenkins County; appointment of deputy magistrates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jenkins County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4111), so as to provide for the appointment of deputy magistrates; to provide for such appointment to be made by the county governing authority; to provide that the chief magistrate and deputy magistrates shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB95/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54454","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1182106,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Crimes and offenses; restrictions on contingency fee compensation of an attorney appointed to represent the state 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB103/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54463","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1182109,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Dyslexia; identification of and support for students in pre-kindergarten through second grade; provide","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 identification of and support for students in pre-kindergarten through second grade with dyslexia; to provide for definitions; to require the Department of Education to make a dyslexia informational handbook available to local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB48/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54504","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1182111,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Washington, Lawrence \"Miss Lawrence\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawrence \"Miss Lawrence\" Washington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR106/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54502","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1182113,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Ad valorem tax; all-terrain vehicles; revise 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 revise definitions relative to all-terrain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB101/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54460","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1182115,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Harris, Jr., Clifford Joseph \"T.I.\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clifford Joseph \"T.I.\" Harris, Jr., on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR69/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54494","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1182118,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Kennedy and Hanner Bridge; Terrell County; re-dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Robert \"Bob\" Paul Hanner, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR96/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54462","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1182119,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day; recognize March 12, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing March 12, 2019, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR65/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54487","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1182122,"bill_number":"HR97","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":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR97/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54467","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1182124,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Income tax; certain income received by taxpayers as payments from a disaster relief or assistance program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with Hurricane Michael; 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 from state income tax certain income received by taxpayers as payments from a disaster relief or assistance program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with Hurricane Michael; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB105/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54469","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1182125,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Elections; county superintendent 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; 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":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB117/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54481","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1182128,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"\"Rural Georgia Jobs and Growth Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for pari-mutuel horse racing in this state at a limited number of licensed equestrian centers; to create the Georgia Horse Racing Commission; to provide for the comprehensive regulation of pari-mutuel and related activities; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to enter into the Interstate Compact on Licensure of Participants in Live Racing with Pari-mutuel Wagering; to provide a short title; 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":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB45/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54484","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1182129,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Candler County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3529), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Candler County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB96/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54455","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1182132,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day; recognize February 5, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Utility Contractors Association and recognizing February 5, 2019, as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR70/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54503","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1182134,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"DeKalb County Public Library; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the DeKalb County Public Library for being named Georgia's Public Library of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR62/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54464","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1182136,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; forfeiture litigation to federal agencies as a circumvention to the forfeiture laws of this state; prohibit outsourcing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act,\" so as to prohibit the outsourcing of forfeiture litigation to federal agencies as a circumvention to the forfeiture laws of this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB115/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54479","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1182138,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Sales and use tax; certain qualified job training organizations; remove sunset provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use taxes, so as to remove the sunset provision for an exemption from state sales and use tax for certain qualified job training organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB114/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54478","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1182141,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Motor vehicles; uniform traffic citation and complaint form issued after a certain date shall include a method for noting offense by motor vehicle or a 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 that uniform citation and complaint forms issued after a certain date shall include a method for noting whether the alleged offense was committed by a motor vehicle or a bicycle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB98/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54457","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1182142,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Retirement Benefits; 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":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB47/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54489","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1182145,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Revenue Bonds; definition of the term \"undertaking\" as it relates to electric systems; revise","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\" as it relates to electric systems; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB43/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54485","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1182147,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Senator Bill Jackson Interchange; Columbia County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Senator William \"Bill\" S. Jackson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Act 309","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR67/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54492","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1182148,"bill_number":"SB41","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":"2019-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB41/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54453","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1182151,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Georgia Future Farmers of America (FFA); commend; February 17-23, 2019; National FFA Week; FFA Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Future Farmers of America (FFA) and recognizing February 17-23, 2019, as National FFA Week, with February 19, 2019, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR102/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54498","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1182152,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Clayton County; State Court; provide rotation of office of chief judge","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 April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3838) and by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4665), so as to provide for rotation of the office of chief judge among the judges of said court; to provide for refusal to serve as chief judge; to provide for filling of vacancies in the office of chief judge; to provide for transaction of court business; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB108/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54472","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1184895,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"\"Georgia Prospective Employer 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 of labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit an employer from relying upon salary history information when making certain decisions about an applicant during the hiring process; to provide for definitions; to provide for a civil right of action; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB49/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54505","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1184908,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Heard County High School Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Heard County High School football team for winning the 2018 GHSA 2A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR72/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54507","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1184920,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 5, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 5, 2019, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR71/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54506","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1188455,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Battles, Pastor Jim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Jim Battles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR73/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54509","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1188475,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Girl Scout Day; recognize February 5, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2019, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR74/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54510","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1188493,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day; recognize February 5, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2019, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR75/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54511","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1191042,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Georgia Installment Lenders Association (GILA); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Installment Lenders Association (GILA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR115/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54559","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1191045,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"The Shield Club; occasion of its 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending The Shield Club on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR111/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54555","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1191049,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"'Pay Forward, Pay Back Student Grant 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 for a grant program to pay tuition and fees of certain students who enroll in a unit of the University System of Georgia where, in exchange for such grant, such students agree to pay a certain percentage of their annual adjusted gross income to the Georgia Student Finance Authority for up to a certain number of years upon the occurrence of certain events; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB57/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54580","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1191055,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 12, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 12, 2019, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR82/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54550","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1191059,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Insurance; insurers do not have to notify the Georgia Composite Medical Board of agreements to settle medical malpractice claims against physicians when the settlement resulted in the low payment under a high/low agreement; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to authorization and general requirements for transaction of insurance, so as to provide that insurers do not have to notify the Georgia Composite Medical Board of agreements to settle medical malpractice claims against physicians when the settlement resulted in the low payment under a high/low agreement; to amend Code Section 43-34-8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the authority of the Georgia Composite Medical Board to refuse license, certificate, or permit or issue discipline; to amend Code Section 43-34A-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician profiles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB128/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54524","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1191064,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"\"Consumer Coverage and Protection for Out-of Network Medical Care Act\"; enact","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 definitions; to provide for certain patient or prospective patient disclosures; to provide for insurer disclosures; 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB56/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54545","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1191069,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Crimes and offenses; persons convicted of family violence offenses cannot possess or carry firearms; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide that persons convicted of certain family violence offenses cannot possess or carry firearms; to provide a definition; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB137/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54537","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1191074,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League and its 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":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR125/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54570","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1191077,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2019, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR109/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54541","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1191083,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Animal protection; provide for photographic notification and breed of impounded animals on an animal shelter's website","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding animal protection, so as to provide for photographic notification and breed of impounded animals on an animal shelter's website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB136/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54536","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1191088,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Aquarium; provide for disbursement of proceeds from the sale of plates","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 worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to provide for the disbursement of proceeds from the sale of a special license plate for the Georgia Aquarium; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB131/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54529","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1191091,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Korematsu, Fred Toyosaburo; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR126/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54571","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1191098,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"March of Dimes Day; recognize February 7, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing February 7, 2019, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR90/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54581","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1191101,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"GSRA Day; recognize February 6, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) and recognizing February 6, 2019, as GSRA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR78/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54523","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1191106,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Retirement; method and manner by which a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may purchase an annuity; revise","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB55/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54540","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1191112,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"McClelland, Chief Francis Arlington, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION Honoring the life, memory, and selfless service of Chief Francis Arlington McClelland, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR131/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54576","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1191115,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Bowdon, City of; provide for a municipal court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Bowdon in the County of Carroll, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3654), as amended, so as to provide for a municipal court; to provide for the judges and staff of such court; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judges; to provide for procedures and rules of the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB125/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54520","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1191120,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Carrying and Possession of Handguns; authorization by license holders in certain buildings; public institutions of postsecondary education; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, so as to repeal the authorization for 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB50/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54514","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1191125,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"University of Georgia chapter of Blue Key National Honor Society; Georgia Blue Key Day 2019 at the state capitol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia chapter of Blue Key National Honor Society on the occasion of Georgia Blue Key Day 2019 at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR122/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54566","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1191130,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Burnette, Dr. Edwin \"Ed\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Edwin \"Ed\" Burnette; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR118/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54562","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1191134,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Attorney General; written approval that allows for a private person to bring a civil action regarding false taxpayer claims; eliminate requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 23-3-122 of the O.C.G.A., relating to investigations by Attorney General, civil actions authorized, intervention by government, limitation on participating in litigation, stay of discovery, alternative remedies, division of recovery, and limitations, so as to eliminate the requirement that the Attorney General provide written approval that allows for a private person to bring a civil action regarding false taxpayer claims; to amend Code Section 49-4-168.2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to role of Attorney General in pursuing cases, civil actions by private persons, special procedures for civil actions by private persons, limitation on participation, stay of discovery, and receipt of proceeds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB58/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54582","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1191140,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Thomas Morton Fort, Jr., Memorial Bridge; Stewart County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Thomas Morton Fort, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR136/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54544","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1191144,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Gandy, Leonard B.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leonard B. Gandy on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR132/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54577","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1191147,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"'Georgia Lottery for 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 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":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB54/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54538","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1191154,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Leadership Augusta Class of 2019; Alumni of the Leadership Augusta Program; Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; 02/05/19; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the leaders of Greater Augusta, the Leadership Augusta Class of 2019, alumni of the Leadership Augusta Program, and those working diligently to move the Greater Augusta community forward and recognizing February 5, 2019, as Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR124/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54569","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1191158,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR86/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54546","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1191162,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Income tax; permit affiliated entities to apply certain transferable tax credits against payroll withholding","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 and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to permit affiliated entities to apply certain transferable tax credits against payroll withholding; 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":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB132/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54530","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1191168,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Gay, Dallas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dallas Gay, Rotary Man of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR91/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54584","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1191173,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR127/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54572","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1191176,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"General Assembly; pari-mutuel betting on horse racing; provide by law- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel betting on horse racing; to provide for the disposition of licensing and taxation revenues from such activities; 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":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR84/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54551","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1191182,"bill_number":"SB52","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":"2019-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB52/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54532","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1191186,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Math Day; recognize February 13, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2019, as Math Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR77/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54513","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1191190,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"American Heart Month at the state capitol; February; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as American Heart Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR133/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54578","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1191197,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"McDonough Road Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending McDonough Road Baptist Church on the occasion of its 25th anniversary of the move from Norman Drive in College Park to McDonough Road in Fayetteville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR83/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54547","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1191200,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Blanford, George Thomas, V; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating George Thomas Blanford V; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR116/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54560","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1191205,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"National School Counseling Week at the state capitol; February 4-8, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 4-8, 2018, as National School Counseling Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR129/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54574","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1191210,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"General Assembly; proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit 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 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":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR85/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54542","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1191214,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Wiretapping, Eavesdropping; it shall be legal to intercept a wire, oral, or electronic communication if all parties consent to such interception; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to provide that it shall be legal to intercept a wire, oral, or electronic communication if all parties to the communication consent to such interception; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB59/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54583","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1191219,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"4-H Clubs of Georgia; John Henry Walker, Arch D. Smith, and the 2018-2019 4-H Leadership Team; 4-H Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and John Henry Walker, Arch D. Smith, and the 2018-2019 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 7, 2019, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR130/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54575","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1191224,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Congress; eliminate five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR135/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54543","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1191229,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR80/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54531","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1191232,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Labor, Department of; establishment of the GeorgiaBest program and an employability skills training curriculum; provide","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 provide for the establishment of the \"GeorgiaBest\" program and an employability skills training curriculum; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB126/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54521","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1191239,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Echols County; Probate Court; extend time for collecting technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Echols County, approved April 27, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3845), so as to extend the time for collecting such fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB127/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54522","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1191243,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Senate Study Committee on Digital Education and Screen Time in Georgia Public Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Digital Education and Screen Time in Georgia Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR87/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54548","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1191247,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; 75th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR123/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54567","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1191253,"bill_number":"SR88","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 drilling activities off of Georgia's coast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR88/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54552","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1191256,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Islamic Republic of Pakistan; Prime Minister Imran Khan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Prime Minister Imran Khan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR134/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54579","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1191261,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Crimes and offenses; knowingly selling or furnishing knuckles to a person under age of 18 years; provide for an exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide for an exception to the offense of knowingly selling or furnishing knuckles to a person under the age of 18 years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB129/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54527","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1191267,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; course of study in sex education and HIV/AIDS prevention instruction is medically accurate; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require that any course of study in sex education and HIV/AIDS prevention instruction is medically accurate; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB133/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54533","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1191271,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Centralhatchee, Town of; provide for a municipal court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the Town of Centralhatchee in the County of Heard and the State of Georgia, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2347), as amended, so as to provide for a municipal court; to provide for the judges and staff of such court; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judges; to provide for procedures and rules of the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB124/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54519","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1191275,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Labor, Department of; designate as the administrator of all programs pursuant to Public Law 105-220 and the policies and methods by the State Workforce Development Board; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the State Workforce Development Board, federal composition requirements, meetings, authorization for the promulgation of rules and regulations, and administration of programs, so as to provide for the Department of Labor to be designated as the administrator of all programs for which the state is responsible pursuant to Public Law 105-220 and of the policies and methods of implementation promulgated by the State Workforce Development Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB123/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54518","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1191282,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Barrett, Carter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Carter Barrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR121/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54565","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1191285,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Yeager, Sheriff Mike; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Mike Yeager on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR108/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54553","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1191289,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Thomas, Captain Arlen; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Arlen Thomas upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR113/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54557","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1191295,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Preczewski, Stanley C. \"Stas\"; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stanley C. \"Stas\" Preczewski upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR107/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54508","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1191299,"bill_number":"SR81","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR81/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54549","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1191304,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in the Southeast; 45th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in the Southeast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR110/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54554","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1191309,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Coosa High School girls volleyball team; winning the 2018 GHSA 2A/A State Volleyball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Coosa High School girls volleyball team for winning the 2018 GHSA 2A/A State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR112/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54556","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1191314,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Firearms; license holders carrying and possession of weapons in buildings or real property owned or leased to public institutions of postsecondary education; revoke authorization in certain manners","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, so as to revoke the authorization for 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB122/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54517","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1191317,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Arnold, Angela; named Athletic Director of the Year for Region 4-AAAAAA in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Angela Arnold for being named Athletic Director of the Year for Region 4-AAAAAA in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR114/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54558","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1191323,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"County law libraries; repeal a population provision regarding the disposition of law library funds in certain counties","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB134/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54534","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1191328,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"State and Other Flags; 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":"2019-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB51/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54526","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1191331,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Sundermeier, Reverend Dr. Tony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Tony Sundermeier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR89/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54568","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1191338,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"County Board of Education of DeKalb County; boundaries of an independent school system are not extended by annexation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide that the boundaries of an independent school system are not extended by annexation unless expressly approved in a separate referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for transfer of students; to provide for ownership of property and buildings; to provide for binding arbitration; to provide for no change in school system boundaries under certain circumstances; to provide for intergovernmental agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB53/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54539","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1191341,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Archer, Russell Berry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Russell Berry Archer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR120/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54564","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1191346,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"State Board of Education; authorize the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to establish a nonprofit corporation to qualify as a public foundation; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Education, so as to authorize the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to establish a nonprofit corporation to qualify as a public foundation; to provide for conditions; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB130/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54528","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1191352,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Georgia Science Teachers Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Science Teachers Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR76/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54512","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1191355,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"YMCAs of Georgia; important work in communities across the state promoting a 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 the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind and body; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR119/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54563","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1191360,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Berry, John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Berry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR128/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54573","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1191365,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit; Superior Court judges; increase salary supplement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a salary supplement for each judge of the Superior Court of the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit, approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3680), so as to increase the amount of such supplement; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB120/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54515","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1191370,"bill_number":"HB135","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":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB135/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54535","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1191374,"bill_number":"HB121","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB121/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54516","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1191380,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Fowler, Bob, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bob Fowler, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR117/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54561","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1191384,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 7, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and John Henry Walker, Arch D. Smith, and the 2018-2019 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 7, 2019, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR79/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54525","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1194035,"bill_number":"HB160","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 under the state health insurance plan; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility, requirements, and evaluation report for the four-year pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB160/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54615","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1194037,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Jefferson, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax; change net income limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to change the net income limitation for receiving such exemptions from $18,000.00 to $25,000.00, not including certain retirement income; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB163/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54619","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1194038,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB146/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54601","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194040,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB61/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54590","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1194044,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2019, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR141/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54640","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1194045,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"\"Streamlining Wireless Facilities and Antennas 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 enact the \"Streamlining Wireless Facilities and Antennas Act\"; to streamline the deployment of wireless broadband in the public rights of way; to address any perceived conflicts between this Act and Chapter 66B of Title 36;to provide that nothing in this Act relieves any person of any duties provided for in Chapter 9 of Title 25; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB66/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54654","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1194047,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Federal government; oversee election changes in Georgia under the Voting Rights Act of 1965; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to oversee election changes in Georgia under the Voting Rights Act of 1965; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR138/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54626","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1194050,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Douglass, Nettie Washington; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nettie Washington Douglass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR150/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54651","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1194051,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Milton Eagles football team; winning the 2018 GHSA 7A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Milton Eagles football team for winning the 2018 GHSA 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR148/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54649","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194054,"bill_number":"HB142","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB142/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54597","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194058,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"House Study Committee on the History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR137/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54623","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1194059,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB144/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54599","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194061,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Tax sales; levies and executions; change certain provisions regarding procedures","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB140/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54595","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1194065,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; March 12, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the world-wide victims of genocide and recognizing March 12, 2019, as Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR145/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54644","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1194068,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Johnson, John \"J.T.\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John \"J.T.\" Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR149/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54650","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1194069,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"State government; prohibit display of monuments or memorabilia related to the Confederate States on public property except for museums and Civil War battlefields","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to prohibit the display of monuments, memorials, plaques, markers, or memorabilia related to the Confederate States of America on public property except for museums and Civil War battlefields; to amend Code Section 1-4-20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Confederate History and Heritage Month; to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB175/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54635","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1194072,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Piedmont Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Piedmont Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution on the grand occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR98/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54646","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1194075,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Taxation of intangibles; real estate transfer tax; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of intangibles, so as to change certain provisions regarding the real estate transfer tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB149/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54604","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1194076,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Claims Advisory Board; compensation of persons wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 and Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Claims Advisory Board and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, and inspections, respectively, so as to provide for compensation of persons wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB172/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54632","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1194079,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Valdosta State University Blazers Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valdosta State University Blazers football team for its 2018 Division II National Championship victory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR95/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54591","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1194082,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Income tax credit; qualified education donations; raise the maximum aggregate amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for qualified education donations, so as to raise the maximum aggregate amount of tax credits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB170/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54630","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1194084,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Juvenile Code; certain acts; offense of a terroristic threat as a Class B designated felony act; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the Juvenile Code, so as to include certain acts constituting the offense of a terroristic threat as a Class B designated felony act under the Juvenile Code; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB64/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54617","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1194087,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"New Americans Day; recognize February 14, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2019, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR97/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54645","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194089,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Molena, City of; provide for four-year terms of office for mayor and councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate and supersede the several Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia pertaining to the City of Molena in the County of Pike (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4935), as amended, so as to provide for four-year terms of office for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide initial terms of office for the mayor and councilmembers elected in 2019 and 2020; to provide for related matters; to provide for the continuation of terms of office in effect at the time of adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB159/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54614","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1194090,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Motor vehicles; use of mounts on windshields for the support of wireless telecommunications devices and stand-alone electronic devices under certain circumstances; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems of motor vehicles, so as to allow for the use of mounts on windshields of motor vehicles for the support of wireless telecommunications devices and stand-alone electronic devices under certain circumstances; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Notice to Reconsider","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB171/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54631","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1194094,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Faircloth, Mildred Irene \"Milli\" O'Neal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mildred Irene \"Milli\" O'Neal Faircloth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR144/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54643","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1194096,"bill_number":"HB166","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB166/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54622","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1194097,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Commerce, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax; change net income limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended, so as to change the net income limitation for receiving such exemptions from $18,000.00 to $25,000.00, not including certain retirement income; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB162/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54618","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1194102,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Jackson County; school district ad valorem tax; change net income limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to change the net income limitation for receiving such exemptions from $18,000.00 to $25,000.00, not including certain retirement income; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB164/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54620","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1194104,"bill_number":"HB157","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB157/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54612","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1194107,"bill_number":"HB154","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB154/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54609","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1194110,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"\"Jeremy Nelson and Nick Blakely Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention 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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform high school 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB60/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54592","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194111,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Tax sales; levies and executions; change certain provisions regarding procedures","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB139/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54594","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1194114,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Education; course of study in financial education for students in kindergarten through 12; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum relative to quality basic education, so as to provide for a course of study in financial education for students in kindergarten through grade five, grades six through eight, and grades nine through 12; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB169/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54629","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1194117,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize February 27, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2019, as Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR93/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54586","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1194118,"bill_number":"HB151","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB151/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54606","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1194120,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Deal, First Lady Sandra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending former First Lady Sandra Deal, Rotary Woman of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR92/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54585","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1194124,"bill_number":"HB152","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB152/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54607","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1194125,"bill_number":"HB141","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB141/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54596","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194127,"bill_number":"HB174","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB174/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54634","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1194131,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR142/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54641","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1194132,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"2019 Leadership Bulloch class; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2019 Leadership Bulloch class; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR151/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54652","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1194136,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Sales and use tax; tangible personal property to certain non-profit 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 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":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB168/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54628","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1194139,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA); GSRA Day at the capitol; February 6, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) and recognizing February 6, 2019, as GSRA Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR143/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54642","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1194141,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Jackson County; board of elections and registration; provide composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jackson County, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3673), so as to provide for the composition of the board of elections and registration; to provide for the selection and qualifications of members of the board; to provide for filling vacancies on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB161/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54616","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1194142,"bill_number":"HB148","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB148/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54603","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1194146,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Taxation of intangibles; real estate transfer tax; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of intangibles, so as to change certain provisions regarding the real estate transfer tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB150/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54605","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1194148,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB155/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54610","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1194149,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Crimes and offenses; investigative and fingerprint based criminal history check requirements of persons submitting weapons carry license and renewal license applications; revise","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, gun safety information, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, so as to revise the investigative and fingerprint based criminal history check requirements of persons submitting weapons carry license and renewal license applications; to amend Code Section 35-3-33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center generally, so as to remove an exemption and to allow for the filing and retention of fingerprints submitted for the purpose of obtaining and renewing a weapons carry license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB165/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54621","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1194152,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Murphy, Dale; legendary baseball career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dale Murphy for his legendary baseball career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54637","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1194156,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Income Tax; value of a tax credit based on the federal tax credit for certain child and dependant care expenses; increase","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 increase the value of a tax credit based on the federal tax credit for certain child and dependant care expenses to 100 percent of such federal tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB62/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54587","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1194157,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Dick Campbell Bridge; Towns County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Dick Campbell and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR99/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54653","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1194160,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB156/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54611","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1194162,"bill_number":"HB138","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB138/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54593","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1194164,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Steuber, Colonel George William; grand occasion of his retirement and commending his life service and allegiance to the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Colonel George William Steuber upon the grand occasion of his retirement and commending his life of service and allegiance to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR146/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54647","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1194167,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Alternative Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles; transfer of a title between legal entities owned by the same person; not constitute a taxable event; provide","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 provide that the transfer of a title between legal entities owned by the same person does not constitute a taxable event; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB65/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54624","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1194170,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Georgia Primary Care Association; \"Community Health Centers Day\"; February 11, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2019, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR139/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54638","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1194172,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; 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 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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB63/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54588","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1194176,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League; recognize","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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR96/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54625","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1194177,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Insurance; employees of licensed property and casualty insurers to adjust residential property insurance claims of $1,000.00 or less without obtaining an adjuster license; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of agent to act as adjuster, nonresident adjusters, and reciprocal agreements, so as to allow employees of licensed property and casualty insurers to adjust residential property insurance claims of $1,000.00 or less without obtaining an adjuster license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB167/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54627","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1194179,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Commerce and trade; failure to provide a warning that a license plate frame or mounting device may violate state law as an unfair or deceptive practice; classify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions, so as to classify the failure to provide a warning that a license plate frame or mounting device may violate state law as an unfair or deceptive practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB173/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54633","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1194183,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Elections; any agency that utilizes applications to provide services or assistance to persons in this state shall provide voter registration applications; 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 any agency that utilizes applications to provide services or assistance to persons in this state shall provide voter registration applications to such individuals; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB176/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54636","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1194185,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB143/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54598","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194187,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Henderson, Colonel Eddie; 36-year career with DNR Law Enforcement in service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Colonel Eddie Henderson on his 36-year career with DNR Law Enforcement in service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR140/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54639","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1194190,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Young, Bishop McKinley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop McKinley Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR147/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54648","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1194191,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"\"Keeping Georgia Wild Day\"; recognize February 19, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2019, as \"Keeping Georgia Wild Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR94/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54589","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1194194,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Medical assistance; Medicaid recipients have the same access to antiretroviral regimens used to treat HIV and AIDS as to those included in the formulary established for the Georgia AIDS Drugs Assistance Programs; 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 have the same access to antiretroviral regimens used to treat HIV and AIDS as to those included in the formulary established for the Georgia AIDS Drug Assistance Program; to prohibit utilization management tools for such regimens; to provide for submission of a state plan waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB158/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54613","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1194197,"bill_number":"HB153","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB153/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54608","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1194198,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB145/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54600","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1194200,"bill_number":"HB147","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":"2019-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB147/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54602","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1196155,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Education; school climate rating does not include discipline data; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indicators of quality of learning in individual schools and school systems, so as to provide that the school climate rating does not include discipline data; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB179/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54663","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1196158,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"McCrary, Chasten; 2019 Miss Black Georgia USA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chasten McCrary, the 2019 Miss Black Georgia USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR155/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54713","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1196161,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Sales and use tax; lower threshold amount for certain dealers","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 lower the threshold amount for certain dealers; to eliminate an option for certain retailers to choose to either collect and remit sales and use taxes or provide certain notifications to certain purchasers and the state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB182/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54666","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1196164,"bill_number":"HR152","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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR152/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54659","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1196167,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Carrying and Possession of Firearms; training requirement for the 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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB78/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54725","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1196168,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Charter Schools Act of 1998; 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 the \"Charter Schools Act of 1998,\" so as to provide for certain accountability requirements for charter schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for discouraged 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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB206/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54709","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1196170,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Ferragamo, Salvatore; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Salvatore Ferragamo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR120/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54731","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1196175,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Stand4Forests Platform; State of Georgia's endorsement; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the State of Georgia's endorsement of the Stand4Forests platform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR108/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54685","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1196177,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"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 Code Section 15-18-80 and Article 4 of Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to policy and procedure relative to pretrial intervention and diversion programs and revenues collected from fines and fees relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, respectively, so as to provide that payments to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund from fees collected in criminal and quasi-criminal cases prior to adjudication of guilt shall be deducted and remitted by the clerk of court directly to the secretary-treasurer of such fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB73/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54696","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1196180,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"American Heart Month; recognize February","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as American Heart Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR113/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54710","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1196183,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Milton Eagles Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Milton Eagles football team for winning the 2018 GHSA 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR105/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54683","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1196186,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Board of Natural Resources; promulgate rules and regulations regarding anchoring certain vessels within estuarine areas; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft; to authorize the Board of Natural Resources to promulgate rules and regulations regarding anchoring certain vessels within estuarine areas of the state; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to establish anchorage areas; to amend Part 4 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to coastal marshlands, so as to conform certain provisions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB201/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54703","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1196187,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; recognize February 11, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2019, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR115/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54723","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1196190,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Civil practice; certain actions arising from burial of construction waste or materials; change when statute of limitations shall accrue","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 burial of construction waste or materials; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB177/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54661","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1196192,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Habersham County Day; recognize February 20, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 20, 2019, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR119/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54730","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1196194,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"United States Department of Veterans Affairs; establish new outpatient Veterans Affairs clinics; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs establish new outpatient Veterans Affairs clinics in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR104/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54682","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1196198,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day; recognize March 28, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2019, as Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR109/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54692","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1196201,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Chung, Reverend Minho; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Minho Chung of the Korean Church of Atlanta in Duluth, Georgia, for his leadership and service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR101/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54656","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1196204,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Caribbean Americans; contributions made to the State of Georgia and the United States; Caribbean American Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the many contributions Caribbean Americans have made to the State of Georgia and the United States and recognizing March 14, 2019, as Caribbean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR160/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54718","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1196207,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program; repeal certain Article","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 Article 2 of Chapter 2A, relating to the Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB188/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54673","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1196208,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Office of Planning and Budget; provide for the establishment of the Strategic Integrated Data System","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 provide for the establishment of the Strategic Integrated Data System; to provide for definitions; to establish a governing board and provide for its membership and terms; to provide for oversight of the operation of the project by the governing board; to provide for data submission from state agencies and departments; to provide for reporting; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB197/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54691","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1196211,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Ad valorem tax; right to appeal for any taxpayer that fails to file a property tax return or whose property tax return was deemed returned; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a right to appeal for any taxpayer that fails to file a property tax return or whose property tax return was deemed returned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB183/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54667","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1196214,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Animal Protection; persons convicted of cruelty to animals after July 1, 2019 from obtaining pet animals; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding animal protection, so as to prohibit persons convicted of cruelty to animals after July 1, 2019, from obtaining pet animals; 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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Special Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB69/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54679","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1196216,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; increase benefit amount payable to beneficiaries after the member's death","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement, retirement allowances, disability benefits, and death benefits relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to increase the benefit amount payable to beneficiaries after the member's death; 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB195/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54688","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1196218,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Retirement and pensions; each public retirement system trustee to complete appropriate education applicable to his or her fiduciary duties; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to require each public retirement system trustee to complete appropriate education applicable to his or her fiduciary duties and obligations under the public retirement system; to provide for definitions; to provide for removal of trustees who fail to obtain such education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB196/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54689","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1196222,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Health; eliminate certificate of need requirements for all health care facilities except certain long-term care facilities and services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to eliminate certificate of need requirements for all health care facilities except certain long-term care facilities and services; to amend Code Section 50-18-70 of the O.C.G.A., relating to legislative intent and definitions relative to open records laws, so as to revise definitions; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to revise provisions relating to the rural hospital tax credit program; to amend other provisions in various titles of the O.C.G.A., 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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB198/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54690","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1196226,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Excise tax; hotel and motel rooms for transportation purposes; exempt certain persons from 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 excise tax on rooms, lodging, and accommodations, so as to exempt certain persons from the tax on hotel and motel rooms for transportation purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB200/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54702","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1196228,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"White County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending White County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR118/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54729","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1196232,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Game and Fish; hunting on wildlife management areas; prohibition; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to remove a prohibition on hunting on wildlife management areas; to change the date of effective rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to hunting, so as to provide for regulation of hunting with air guns of not less than 0.30 caliber; to modify seasons and bag limits for deer, opossum, and raccoon; to modify certain prohibitions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB72/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54694","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1196234,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Local School Systems; financial management; strengthen 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 strengthen provisions relating to the financial management of local school systems; to provide for training for local board of education members and local school superintendents on financial management; to provide for monthly reporting to the local board of education on the financial stability of the local school system; to provide for designation by the Department of Audits and Accounts of high-risk local school systems and moderate-risk local school systems based on annual audits; to provide for financial management provisions in flexibility contracts and system charters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB68/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54672","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1196238,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"DeKalb County Public Library; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the DeKalb County Public Library for being named Georgia's Public Library of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR111/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54698","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1196242,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize February 12, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2019, 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":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR116/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54728","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1196244,"bill_number":"HB194","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 other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB194/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54687","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1196247,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Kameron Dunmore Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Uniform Rules of the Road, so as to require operators of motor vehicles to maintain flashing hazard lights on his or her vehicle while operating such vehicle within a school zone under certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for a penalty; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB207/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54726","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1196249,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"7th Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol; recognize February 20, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2019, as the 7th 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":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR110/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54695","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1196254,"bill_number":"SB70","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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB70/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54680","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1196255,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Charter Schools Act of 1998; initial term or any renewal term of a charter school shall be for no more than three years; 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 the \"Charter Schools Act of 1998,\" so as to provide that the initial term or any renewal term of a charter school shall be for no more than three years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB181/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54665","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1196259,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2019, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR163/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54721","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1196262,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"United States Congress; pass funding legislation; secure southern border; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging congress to pass funding legislation that will secure the southern border of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR114/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54722","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1196264,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Heath, Dawson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dawson Heath; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR117/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54727","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1196268,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Reeves, Deputy First Class Rod; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deputy First Class Rod Reeves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR100/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54655","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1196271,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing February 7, 2019, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR156/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54714","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1196274,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Streamlining Wireless Facilities and Antennas Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to enact the \"Streamlining Wireless Facilities and Antennas Act\"; to streamline the deployment of wireless broadband in the public rights of way; to address any perceived conflicts between this Act and Chapter 66B of Title 36; to provide that nothing in this Act relieves any person of any duties provided for in Chapter 9 of Title 25; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB184/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54668","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1196275,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize April 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2019, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR107/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54681","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1196280,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Denson, Honorable Nancy Beach; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Honorable Nancy Beach Denson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR153/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54711","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1196283,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 7-11, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 7-11, 2019, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR102/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54657","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1196286,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"General Assembly; dedication of revenues derived from fees or taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR164/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54701","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":1196290,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Emmanuel Community Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emmanuel Community Church on its 15th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR103/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54660","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1196291,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Hutchinson, Caleb Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caleb Lee Hutchinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR157/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54715","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1196293,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians; veterinary technicians as veterinary nurses; redesignate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to redesignate veterinary technicians as veterinary nurses; to amend Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to reenact the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, subject to appropriations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB76/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54700","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1196296,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Professions and businesses; real estate management companies; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB192/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54677","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1196297,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Mental health; provide for assisted outpatient treatment programs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to provide for assisted outpatient treatment programs; to create a unit within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability to provide support and coordination; to provide for an advisory council; to provide for applicability; to provide for a pilot program; to provide for procedures, standards, and criteria; to provide for due process; to provide for services and treatment plans; to provide for evaluative information and reports; to provide for training; to provide for patient's right to refuse medication; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB178/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54662","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1196301,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"State Board of Veterinary Medicine; professional health program for impaired veterinarians; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, so as to provide for a professional health program for impaired veterinarians; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB75/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54699","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1196304,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Community Health, Department of; pilot program to provide coverage for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; 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 termination of the pilot 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB187/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54671","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1196307,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Health; sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise provisions relating to the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for conflicting interest transactions; to provide for the investment of funds by certain hospital authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB186/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54670","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1196308,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; amend various titles; repeal provisions","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 a revision; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB180/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54664","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1196312,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Capital Outlay Funds; eligibility for regular funding, advance funding for educational facilities; destroyed by fire or natural disaster; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to capital outlay funds for elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for eligibility for regular funding, advance funding, and low-wealth capital outlay funding for educational facilities that are extensively destroyed or damaged by a fire or natural disaster to concurrently repair, update, or replace the portion of any such facility that was not destroyed or damaged; to provide an additional path for eligibility for local school systems for low-wealth capital outlay funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB67/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54658","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1196314,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Drivers Services, Department of; drivers' manual to include instructions for best practices for facilitating the safety of all parties during a traffic stop; require","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 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 provide for traffic stop safety procedures to be covered on the driver's license exam; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB205/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54708","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1196316,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Hospital Authority; sale or lease of a hospital; provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise provisions relating to the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for the investment of funds by certain hospital authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB71/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54684","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1196319,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Jackson, Nettie; outstanding 25 years of service with the American Heart Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nettie Jackson on her outstanding 25 years of service with the American Heart Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR158/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54716","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1196320,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Elections; law regarding ballot access for political body and independent candidates; revise 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 revise the provisions of law regarding ballot access for political body and independent candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB191/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54676","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1196322,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Banking and finance; banks and credit unions to offer savings promotion raffle accounts in which deposits to a savings account enter a depositor in a raffle; allow","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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB193/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54678","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1196327,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Penal institutions; commissioner of corrections to report certain information; require","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 require the commissioner of corrections to report certain information regarding the immigration status, offenses, and home countries of persons who are confined under the authority of the Department of Corrections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB202/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54704","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1196329,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Health; certificate of need requirements for all health care facilities except certain long-term facilities and services; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to eliminate certificate of need requirements for all health care facilities except certain long-term care facilities and services; to amend Code Section 50-18-70 of the O.C.G.A., relating to legislative intent and definitions relative to open records laws, so as to revise definitions; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to revise provisions relating to the rural hospital tax credit program; to amend other provisions in various titles of the O.C.G.A., 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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB74/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54697","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1196331,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Walker IV, Weymouth \"Drew\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Weymouth \"Drew\" Walker IV for his outstanding fencing career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR106/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54686","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1196332,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Financial institutions; change certain 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, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB185/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54669","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1196335,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Georgia's Community Service Boards; Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Community Service Boards and recognizing February 13, 2019, as Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR161/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54719","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1196339,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Atlanta United FC; winning the 2018 MLS Cup; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 MLS Cup; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR162/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54720","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1196342,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Lights of Love event at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; 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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR159/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54717","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1196346,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; lead locomotive of trains to have an automated external defibrillator; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employees engaged in operation of trains generally, so as to require the lead locomotive of trains, cabooses, and each locomotive unit capable of independent operation while in use for the movement of freight to have an automated external defibrillator and a crew composed of at least two individuals; to provide for a definition; to provide for civil monetary penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB190/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54675","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1196348,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Sales and use tax; sales of fuel to a contract or common carrier regulated by the United States Surface Transportation Board; 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 the state levy of sales and use tax on sales of fuel to a contract or common carrier regulated by the United States Surface Transportation Board for use exclusively in the operation of locomotives by such carrier; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB189/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54674","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1196350,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"United States Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade; members have reasonable debate regarding interpretation and application; recommend","description":"A RESOLUTION recommending members of both parties and both sides of the life debate to have reasonable debate regarding the interpretation and application of the United States Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR112/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54706","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1196353,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"State Flag, Seal, and other Symbols; additional protections for government statues; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide additional protections for government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB77/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54724","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1196354,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Sales and use tax; veterinary medications; 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 veterinary medications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB204/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54707","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1196357,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Income tax; provide for a change in the computation of state taxable income","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":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB199/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54693","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1196360,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Korean American Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring February 12, 2019, as Korean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR154/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54712","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1196363,"bill_number":"HB203","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, 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 for private sector employers to hire certain veterans; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB203/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54705","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1198127,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Weapons Carry License; payment of a fee only for the issuance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weapons carry license, gun safety information, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, so as to provide for payment of a fee only for the issuance of a weapons carry license and to remove the requirement of payment of a fee for the issuance of a renewal license and temporary renewal license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB84/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54762","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1198128,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Lawrence, Trevor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Lawrence of Cartersville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR125/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54749","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1198129,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Conservation and natural resources; provide for an exception to notification of spills or releases; provide for definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to oil or hazardous material spills or releases, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception to notification of spills or releases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB223/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54769","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1198130,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center; limit on indebtedness; 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 for the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center, so as to increase the limit on indebtedness; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB221/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54767","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1198131,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Odum, Peyton McGowan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Peyton McGowan Odum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR170/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54787","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1198133,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Cain, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Michael Cain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR176/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54793","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1198134,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Proctor, James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James Proctor upon the grand occasion of his graduation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR127/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54759","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1198135,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Elections; nonpartisan general election; change date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan general election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB222/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54768","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1198136,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Randall, Mary O.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary O. Randall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR130/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54755","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1198137,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Columbus Day; recognize March 5, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2019, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR124/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54747","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1198139,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Solid waste management; certain solid waste disposal surcharges; extend sunset date","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 regarding solid waste management, so as to extend the sunset date for certain solid waste disposal surcharges; to provide for the extension of the sunset date for certain tire disposal fees; to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to provide for the extension of the sunset date for certain hazardous waste management fees and hazardous substance reporting 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":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB220/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54765","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1198140,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Community Service Boards Day; recognize February 13, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Community Service Boards and recognizing February 13, 2019, as Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR128/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54760","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1198141,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Vaccine protocol agreements; geographic limitation on pharmacists; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-26.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vaccine protocol agreements, so as to remove the geographic limitation on pharmacists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB214/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54741","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1198142,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Emergency Management Association of Georgia; Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and recognizing February 20, 2019, as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR169/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54786","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1198143,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Law enforcement agencies; retention of a person's involuntary hospitalization information; change provisions","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 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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB229/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54777","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1198145,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Business corporations; provide for benefit corporations","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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB230/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54778","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1198146,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Insurance; discrimination against victims of family violence to include victims of sexual assault; expand prohibitions","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB227/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54775","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1198147,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Thomas, Grady; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grady Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR129/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54766","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1198148,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Postsecondary education; dependent children of active duty military members shall be classified as in-state for purposes of tuition and fees by the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education and vocational, technical, and adult education, respectively, so as to provide that dependent children of active duty military members shall be classified as in-state for purposes of tuition and fees by the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB232/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54780","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1198150,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Ad valorem tax; fair market value of certain property and require the tax assessor to include certain information with the assessment; further define","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB219/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54751","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1198151,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Income tax; credit for new purchases and acquisitions of qualified investment property shall be earnable for mining and mining facilities and allowed against a taxpayer's payroll withholding; 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 that credit for new purchases and acquisitions of qualified investment property shall be earnable for mining and mining facilities and allowed against a taxpayer's payroll withholding; to provide that certain previously claimed and unused tax credits earned by taxpayers may be applied against such taxpayers' payroll withholding under certain conditions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for applications and proration; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and application; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB224/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54770","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1198152,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"House Study Committee on Veteran Services and Benefits; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Veteran Services and Benefits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR166/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54752","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1198153,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Harkness, Alexander Ulysses; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alexander Ulysses Harkness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR177/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54794","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1198154,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Quality Basic Education; elective courses in History and Literature of the Old and New Testament Eras; provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum relative to quality basic education, so as to revise provisions relating to elective courses in History and Literature of the Old and New Testament Eras; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB83/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54761","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1198156,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Moore, Elijah Gabriel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Elijah Gabriel Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR178/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54795","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1198157,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting 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 establish a specialty license plate to benefit the Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB209/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54736","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1198158,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Elections; types of acceptable identification for voting; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the types of acceptable identification for voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB211/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54738","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1198159,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day; recognize February 11, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2019, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR122/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54734","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1198160,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Clack, Head Coach Adam; 2018 USA Today Coach of the Year for Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Head Coach Adam Clack, the 2018 USA Today Coach of the Year for Georgia; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR173/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54790","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1198162,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Education; eligibility requirements to receive the HOPE Scholarship as a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar; 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 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 extend the period during which a student may receive a HOPE scholarship; to provide for requirements for continued eligibility for certain students; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB218/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54745","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1198163,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Banking and finance; retail brokers of manufactured homes or mobile homes and residential contractors from the requirement to obtain a license as a mortgage loan originator, broker, or lender under certain circumstances; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, so as to exempt retailers, retail brokers of manufactured homes or mobile homes, and residential contractors from the requirement to obtain a license as a mortgage loan originator, mortgage broker, or mortgage lender 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":"2019-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB212/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54739","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1198164,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Crimes and offenses; employees and agents of syringe services programs are not subject to certain offenses relating to hypodermic syringes and needles; 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 syringe services programs are not subject to certain offenses relating to hypodermic syringes and needles; to authorize the Department of Public Health to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB217/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54744","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1198165,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Latham, Cathleen \"Cathy\" A.; the Georgia Council on Economic Education's 2019 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cathleen \"Cathy\" A. Latham, the Georgia Council on Economic Education's 2019 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR171/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54788","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1198166,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Atlanta-region Transit Link \"ATL\" Authority; prioritize and encourage the use of technological innovation; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Atlanta-region Transit Link \"ATL\" Authority to prioritize and encourage the use of technological innovation and the development of intelligent transportation systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR133/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54773","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1198169,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Transportation Department Director; appointment of a chief innovation officer to coordinate and develop technology; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-2-43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the appointment and responsibilities of the director of planning for the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for the appointment of a chief innovation officer to coordinate and develop technology based improvements and solutions to transportation needs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB82/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54754","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1198170,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Matherne, Coach David; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach David Matherne upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR167/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54784","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1198171,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act; enact","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 enact the \"Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to prohibit pharmacies from engaging in certain practices; to require pharmacies to file an annual disclosure statement; to provide for violations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB233/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54781","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1198172,"bill_number":"HB225","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 operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers, safe transportation of hazardous materials, and penalties, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB225/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54771","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1198174,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Georgia Scenic Trails System; electric assisted bicycles; provide for permitted operation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-114 and Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to policies to guide Department of Natural Resources in creating and administering the Georgia Scenic Trails System and to motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to provide for permitted operation of electric assisted bicycles; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to designate certain trails as open for use of electric assisted bicycles; to provide for definitions; to provide for required equipment and identification for such devices; to provide for operating standards; to provide for use of such devices on bicycle lanes and paths in certain instances; to provide for use of protective headgear in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB215/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54742","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1198175,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Local government; contracts for utility services; change the terms","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 change the terms for contracts for utility services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB208/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54735","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1198176,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Jackson, Barbara Evelyn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Barbara Evelyn Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR135/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54764","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1198177,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"McFerrin, Coach Thomas \"T\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Thomas \"T\" McFerrin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR175/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54792","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1198178,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"National Wear Red Day; recognize February 13, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2019, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR134/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54763","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1198180,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Marriage; change minimum age from 16 to 17 and require any person who is 17 to have been emancipated","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to marriage generally, so as to change the minimum age of marriage of a child from 16 to 17 years of age and to require any person who is 17 years of age to have been emancipated; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to child custody proceedings, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emancipation, so as to provide for requirements for filing a petition for emancipation for petitioners who desire to enter into a marriage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB228/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54776","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1198181,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Outdoor Advertising; references to the term \"mechanical\" in relation to multiple message signs; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-75 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized by Code Sections 32-6-72 and 32-6-73 and multiple message signs on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, so as to remove references to the term \"mechanical\" in relation to multiple message signs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB79/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54732","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1198182,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Scouts BSA Day; recognize February 27, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America and recognizing February 27, 2019, as Scouts BSA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR132/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54757","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1198183,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Kays, Peyton Howard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Peyton Howard Kays; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR180/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54797","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1198184,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day; recognize February 12, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2019, as Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR131/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54756","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1198186,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Gibson, Reverend Dr. Marcus J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Marcus J. Gibson on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR123/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54750","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1198187,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Gainesville High School; 125th graduating class; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and saluting the 125th graduating class of Gainesville High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR168/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54785","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1198188,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Property; conveyance of certain state owned real property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Chatham County; Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Clayton County; Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Colquitt County; Authorizing the ground lease of certain state owned real property located in Forsyth County; Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Hall County; Authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Monroe County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR165/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54746","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1198189,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Congress; propose an amendment that will restore balance and integrity to our elections; apply for a limited convention","description":"A RESOLUTION applying to Congress for a limited national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that will restore balance and integrity to our elections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR181/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54783","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1198191,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Income tax; certain income received by taxpayers as retirement benefits from military service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components; 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 from state income tax certain income received by taxpayers as retirement benefits from military 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 and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB231/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54779","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1198192,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Sovchen, David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David Sovchen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR121/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54733","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1198193,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; expired provisions; issuance and review of requests for proposals for a new location, ownership; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, so as to remove expired provisions related to the issuance and review of requests for proposals for a new location, ownership, management, or operation of the hall of fame; to amend Part 12 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority, so as to remove expired provisions related to the issuance and review of requests for proposals for a new location, ownership, management, or operation of the hall of fame; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V10","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB80/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54748","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1198194,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Courts; additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinances under Joshua's Law; extend sunset","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-21-179 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinances, so as to extend the sunset of the additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinances under \"Joshua's Law\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB226/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54772","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1198195,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Miller, Alec T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alec T. Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR179/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54796","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1198197,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 13, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2019, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR136/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54774","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1198198,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Youth Leadership Greene (YLG); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Youth Leadership Greene (YLG); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR172/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54789","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1198199,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Elections; revise times for opening and closing of polls","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the times for opening and closing of the polls; to provide for a later closing time if the polling place is late opening; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB210/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54737","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1198200,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Georgia Hemp Farming Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agriculture, so as to enact the \"Georgia Hemp Farming Act\"; to provide for unlawfulness of certain acts; to authorize certain academic research of hemp; to provide for licensing and permit requirements for hemp growers and hemp processors, respectively; to provide for the Department of Agriculture to enter into agreements regarding such testing and other matters;to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding regulation of controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of the term \"marijuana\"; to provide an exception to the scheduling of tetrahydrocannabinol and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid as controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB213/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54740","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1198201,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Hinds, Annie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Annie Hinds; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR126/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54758","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1198203,"bill_number":"HB216","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 worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB216/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54743","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1198204,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Anti-Human Trafficking Protective Response Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 9, 15, 16, 17, and 41 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice, courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and nuisances, respectively, so as to provide additional safeguards and protections against human trafficking; to authorize DFCS to provide care and supervision to children who are victims of human trafficking; to expand prohibitions against trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to revise the definition of prostitution; to increase the penalties for certain sexual offenses; to repeal the crime of pandering by compulsion; to provide that the use of certain property in connection with human trafficking constitutes a nuisance and to provide for what constitutes notice of such use; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB234/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54782","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1198205,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"New Americans Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2019, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR174/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54791","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1198206,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"General Assembly Members; compensation and method by which such compensation is calculated; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding salaries and fees, so as to change the compensation of members of the General Assembly and the method by which such compensation is calculated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB81/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54753","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1199483,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway; stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia and recognizing February 21, 2019, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Motor Speedway for stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia and recognizing February 21, 2019, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR192/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54842","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1199487,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; no high school which receives funding shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events; association has separate regions; 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":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB86/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54810","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1199490,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Electric membership corporations; comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require electric membership corporations to comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB244/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54821","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1199493,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Controlled substances; certain persons shall be allowed to possess such substances only while in usual course of business or employment; provide","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 that certain persons shall be allowed to possess such substances only while in the usual course of business or employment; to provide for conformity with the Equal Protection Clauses of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB256/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54846","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1199497,"bill_number":"HR182","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 Barrow, Camden, Cobb, Floyd, Houston, and White Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR182/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54813","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1199499,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Elections; delivery of absentee ballots to disabled electors; 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 delivery of absentee ballots to disabled electors; to provide for assistance for disabled absentee electors; to provide for notice of advance voting times, dates, and locations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB248/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54825","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1199505,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Health; first responders of municipal fire departments may engage in the emergency medical transportation of patients; provide","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 provide that first responders of municipal fire departments may engage in the emergency medical transportation of patients; to revise findings and a declaration of policy concerning first responders in this state; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide that first responders of a fire department of a municipality shall be granted licenses for emergency medical transportation under certain circumstances; to revise the Emergency Medical Systems Communications Program (EMSC Program); to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for licensing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB236/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54802","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1199507,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Income Tax; Georgia taxpayers; voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process; qualified service disabled veterans benefit organization; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to authorize Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to aid and assist service disabled veterans through a qualified service disabled veterans benefit organization; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to require surety; to provide for the remittance of recovered funds to the general fund; to provide for the promulgation of 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":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB88/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54848","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1199511,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Insurance; certain health insurers to cover emergency medical care; 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 certain health insurers to cover emergency medical care; to provide for definitions; to provide for written notice; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB90/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54852","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1199514,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2019, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR189/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54839","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1199518,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Council of Magistrate Court Judges; organization and provide for officers; increase authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to increase the authority by which the Council of Magistrate Court Judges can organize itself and provide for officers; to remove outdated provisions; to revise the bond amount required for each magistrate; to revise qualifications of magistrates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB257/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54847","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1199520,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Evidence; revise manner by which depositions taken at the instance of state are paid","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 13 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to depositions to preserve testimony in criminal proceedings, so as to revise the manner by which depositions taken at the instance of the state are paid; to clarify how depositions shall be taken and filed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB246/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54823","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1199526,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"Collins, Michael Allen \"Mac\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Allen \"Mac\" Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR185/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54835","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1199528,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Early Care and Learning; scholarship program subject to appropriations by the General Assembly; establish","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 establish an early child care scholarship program subject to appropriations by the General Assembly; to provide for eligibility; to provide for authority to establish procedures, criteria, and guidelines for such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB85/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54808","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1199531,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Johnson, Marshal Antonio R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marshal Antonio R. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR145/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54817","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1199535,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"Henry, William \"W.T.\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William \"W.T.\" Henry, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR183/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54833","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1199538,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Special license plates; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or 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 establish a specialty license plate honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB237/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54803","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1199542,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"David, Michael D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael D. Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR148/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54851","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1199545,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Spelman College Class of 1969 Day; recognize February 14, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2019, as Spelman College Class of 1969 Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR138/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54799","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1199549,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Gun Safety Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law Regulations, so as to provide for a background check for guns purchased at gun shows; to provide for definitions; to provide that only dealers may legally sell, transfer, or exchange a firearm at a gun show; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB238/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54804","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1199552,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Elections; persons who may assist electors in voting; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise the persons who may assist electors in voting; to provide for exceptions; to provide certain notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB251/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54828","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1199556,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Gainesville High School; 125th graduating class; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION saluting the 125th graduating class of Gainesville High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR187/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54837","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1199559,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 10-16, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10-16, 2019, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR140/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54807","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1199561,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Toombs County Development Authority; qualifications of members of said authority; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the membership of the Toombs County Development Authority, approved March 2, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3640), which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1966, p. 787, and continued by an Act approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3962), so as to provide for the qualifications of members of said authority; to provide for terms of certain members of District No. 2 of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB87/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54820","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1199567,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University; occasion of its 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR188/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54838","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1199569,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR195/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54845","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1199573,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Williamson, Lynda Brannen; the Lynda Brannen Williamson Women's Leadership Academy; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Lynda Brannen Williamson and the Lynda Brannen Williamson Women's Leadership Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR190/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54840","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1199578,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity Fund; require certain benefits payable to a surviving spouse to terminate if such surviving spouse remarries; remove a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options, payment to surviving spouse, requirements, effect of reemployment, effect of changes in retirement benefits, and payment on death of member relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to remove a provision that requires certain benefits payable to a surviving spouse to terminate if such surviving spouse remarries; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB245/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54822","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1199582,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Henry, William \"W.T.\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William \"W.T.\" Henry, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR184/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54834","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1199584,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"City of Decatur; corporate limits; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Decatur, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4351), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4836), 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":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB89/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54849","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1199590,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Hagins, Yvette Johnson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yvette Johnson Hagins upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR144/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54818","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1199592,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the state capitol; February 10-16, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10-16, 2019, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR186/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54836","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1199596,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Georgia Occupational Therapy Practice Act; enact","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 update and revise various provisions relating to occupational therapists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB253/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54830","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1199599,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"East Dublin, City of; new term for mayor pro tempore; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, so as to provide a new term for the mayor pro tempore; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of the municipal court judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB240/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54811","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1199602,"bill_number":"HR191","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":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR191/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54841","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1199606,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Unify Georgia Day; recognize March 11, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2019, as Unify Georgia Day at the state capitol and commending the Perfect Love Foundation's Unify America initiative for its nonpartisan promotion of unity and its efforts to take a stand against division; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR146/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54819","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1199611,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Georgia Business Court; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to establish the Georgia Business Court pursuant to the Constitution of this state; to provide for law assistants and other employees; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding salaries and fees, so as to designate a salary for the judge of the Georgia Business Court; to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, so as to make conforming changes regarding appeals; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 9, Title 23, and Code Section 33-39-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to declaratory judgments, equity, and equitable relief relative to insurance, respectively, so as to make conforming changes regarding equity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB239/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54805","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1199613,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR137/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54798","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1199616,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Crimes and offenses; battery against a person 65 years of age or older; repeal an enhanced penalty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes against the person, so as to repeal an enhanced penalty relating to battery against a person 65 years of age or older; to amend Code Section 30-5-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to reporting of need for protective services, manner and contents of report, immunity from civil or criminal liability, and privileged communications; to amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to unlicensed personal care homes; to amend Code Section 45-17-8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to powers and duties of notaries public generally, so as to require notaries to report abuse of disabled adults or elder persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB247/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54824","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1199620,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Elections; procedures for processing voter registration applications; 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 procedures for processing voter registration applications; to provide for additional voter registration agencies; to provide for electronic submission of forms from certain agencies; to provide for the date of registration when application is made to agencies; to provide for certain notices to applicants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB250/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54827","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1199623,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Elections; same day registration and voting; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for same day registration and voting; to provide for procedures and notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB252/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54829","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1199627,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day; recognize February 14, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2019, as Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR141/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54806","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1199631,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Income tax; film, gaming, video, or digital production; increase amount of tax credits allowed per year","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 tax credit for film, gaming, video, or digital production in state, so as to increase the amount of tax credits allowed per year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB254/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54831","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1199635,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"City of Cochran, congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring the City of Cochran on its historic 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR143/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54814","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1199637,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Elections; delivery of absentee ballots to certain persons in custody; 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 delivery of absentee ballots to certain persons in custody; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB255/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54832","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1199641,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR193/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54843","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1199644,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Loving, Cathy E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cathy E. Loving; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR147/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54850","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1199646,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; any person certified by the Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Council and employed by the Safety Fire Division shall be eligible to apply for membership in the fund; provide","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 provide that any person certified by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council and employed by the Safety Fire Division of the office of the Commissioner of Insurance in a position that requires such certification shall be eligible to apply for membership in the 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB235/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54801","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1199652,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Coosa High School Girls Volleyball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Coosa High School girls volleyball team for winning the 2018 GHSA 2A/A State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR142/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54809","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1199654,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Contributions of immigrants and refugees in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of immigrants and refugees in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR194/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54844","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1199658,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Physician's Day; recognize February 20, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2019, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and saluting the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR139/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54800","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1199661,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Georgia Massage Therapy Practice Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of massage therapy educational programs; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to clarify requirements for massage therapy licenses; to provide for violations; to provide for conditions relating to regulation by counties, municipalities, or other local jurisdictions relating to massage therapy; to require reporting of violations of Chapter 24A; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB242/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54815","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1199665,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; limitations on fees that may be charged for installation of telephone facilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide limitations on fees that may be charged for installation of telephone facilities; to provide for the due compensation to be paid to municipal authorities 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB243/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54816","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1199668,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Buildings and housing; indoor air quality assessments of all public buildings; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to require indoor air quality assessments of all public buildings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB241/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54812","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1199670,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Elections; prompt notice shall be provided to electors of the rejection of their absentee ballots; 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 prompt notice shall be provided to electors of the rejection of their absentee ballots; to provide for the standard for reviewing such ballots; to provide that electors shall have time to correct problems with absentee ballots; to provide for the use of communications for notifying electors of rejected ballots; to provide that the use of outdated forms is not a basis for rejection of absentee ballots; to provide for the processing and counting of certain ballots for a period of seven days following an election; to revise the dates for certifying election results; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB249/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54826","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1200903,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Habersham County; Habersham County Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 20, 2019, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR197/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54894","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1200905,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Chamblee, City of; ad valorem tax; certain residents under 65 years of age; increase homestead exemption amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Chamblee ad valorem taxes for city purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that city who are under 65 years of age, approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3591), so as to increase the exemption amount to $50,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB272/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54875","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1200906,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Public Library Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2019, as Public Library Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR204/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54901","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1200908,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Barr, Jeri; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Jeri Barr upon her retirement after 35 years as chief executive officer of the Center for Family Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR150/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54868","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1200911,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"National Wear Red Day; February 13, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2019, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR199/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54896","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1200912,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"State Income Tax; personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States; 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 from state income tax income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB94/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54878","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1200914,"bill_number":"HB280","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":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB280/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54884","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1200915,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Sales and use tax; certain persons that facilitate certain retail sales; require collection of tax","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 modify the definition of dealer; to require the collection and remittance of sales tax by certain persons that facilitate certain retail sales; to define marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers; 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":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB276/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54880","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1200918,"bill_number":"HB268","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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB268/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54866","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1200921,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; require the conclusion of criminal proceedings prior to civil forfeiture proceedings","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act,\" so as to require the conclusion of criminal proceedings prior to civil forfeiture proceedings; to provide for exceptions; to prohibit the outsourcing of forfeiture litigation to federal agencies as a circumvention to the forfeiture laws of this state; to provide for a definition; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB278/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54882","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1200922,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit; supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 31, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3501), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB93/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54872","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1200924,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Preston, Diana; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Diana Preston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR205/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54902","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1200926,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Professional Licensing Boards; refuse to issue a license; borrower in default under an educational loan issued through the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to prohibit professional licensing boards from refusing to issue a license or suspending or revoking the license of a person who is a borrower in default under an educational loan issued through the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation or through a federal agency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB92/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54855","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1200928,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Motor vehicles; alternative fueled vehicles; lower annual fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for operating motor vehicles, so as to lower the annual fee for alternative fueled vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB265/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54863","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1200930,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"House Study Committee to Review the Education Equalization Grant; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee to Review the Education Equalization Grant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR196/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54867","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1200932,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Operations of Trains at Crossings; whistle posts by railroad companies in advance of an approaching private grade crossing; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of trains at crossings, so as to require the erection and maintenance of whistle posts by railroad companies in advance of an approaching private grade crossing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB96/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54887","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1200934,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Alcoholic beverages; farm wineries and fruit growers; change certain licensing requirements","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 licensing requirements of farm wineries and fruit growers; to remove certain limitations as to tasting rooms for Georgia farm wineries licensed as fruit growers; to authorize a farm winery to sell a certain amount of wine at wholesale without offering its products for sale to a licensed wholesaler; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB271/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54874","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1200936,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Catoosa County; school district ad valorem tax; residents 65 years of age or older; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Catoosa County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB274/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54877","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1200938,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Georgia Foreign Trade Zone; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Foreign Trade Zone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR206/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54903","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1200940,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Georgia Voting Rights Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the Georgia Voting Rights Act; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan election; to amend Title 28 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the General Assembly, so as to prohibit the enactment of provisions that would change the duties or powers of elected officials between the time of their election and taking office; to establish the Georgia Voting Rights Commission; to provide for its composition, manner of appointment, powers, and duties; to provide for an independent Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB283/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54891","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1200941,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Purdie, Dr. Jill; exemplary service and achievements in her work as a physician; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jill Purdie on her exemplary service and achievements in her work as a physician; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR202/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54899","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1200943,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Motor vehicles; payment of the fee charged to alternative fueled vehicles; exclude certain 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":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB269/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54869","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1200946,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Elections; certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-417 of the O.C.G.A., relating to presentation of identification to poll workers, form of proper identification, swearing of statement when unable to produce proper identification, provisional ballots for those, and penalty for false statement under oath, so as to provide that certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to require participation of the Department of Driver Services in the Records and Information from DMVs for E-Verify (RIDE) program of the United States Department of Homeland Security; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB270/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54871","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1200948,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 20, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2019, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR151/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54870","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1200950,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Johnson-Rodgers, Dr. Gloria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gloria Johnson-Rodgers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR210/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54907","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1200952,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"Clayton, John \"Jack\" Floyd; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John \"Jack\" Floyd Clayton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR209/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54906","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1200953,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Adam, Lieutenant Lynn Michele; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Lynn Michele Adam for her leadership, courage, and service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR157/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54913","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1200956,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Criminal procedure; increase amount of time that law enforcement agencies are required to preserve certain evidence of sexual assault","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigation of sexual assault, so as to increase the amount of time that law enforcement agencies are required to preserve certain evidence of sexual assault; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB282/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54890","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1200957,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2019, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR207/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54904","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1200959,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Senate Study Committee on Revising Voting Rights for Nonviolent Felony Offenders; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Revising Voting Rights for Nonviolent Felony Offenders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR153/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54888","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1200961,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Local Government; terms for contracts for utility services; change","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 change the terms for contracts for utility services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB95/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54886","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1200963,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Cobb 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 Cobb County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB285/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54911","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1200966,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; change name of board; change provisions","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 change the name of the board; to change provisions relating to the appointment of board members; to change provisions relating to the board's personnel; to provide for reconsideration of certain classifications under certain circumstances; to revise provisions relating to restrictions on a sexual offender's employment and volunteerism; to require notification when individual is pardoned; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB261/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54858","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1200968,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 20, 2019, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR208/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54905","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1200969,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education and the career and technical educators who prepare many of Georgia's students for the work force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR152/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54873","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1200971,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Afterschool Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2019, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR211/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54908","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1200973,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions; exemption for dental schools meeting certain criteria; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-250.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational institutions exempted from application of part relative to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, so as to provide for an exemption for dental schools meeting certain criteria; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB91/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54853","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1200975,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Karinshak, Sergeant Trecia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Trecia Karinshak for her leadership, courage, and service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR158/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54914","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1200977,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Skellie, Chief Petty Officer Sharon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Petty Officer Sharon Skellie for her leadership, courage, and service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR156/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54915","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1200979,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"South Fulton Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce on the grand occasion of its 72nd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR155/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54893","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1200982,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and recognizing February 13, 2019, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR201/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54898","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1200984,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Lee County High School Trojans Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lee County High School Trojans football team for winning the 2018 GHSA 6A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR149/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54862","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1200985,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Death investigations; coroner or county medical examiner is authorized in an additional circumstance to conduct an investigation; provide","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 provide that a coroner or county medical examiner is authorized in an additional circumstance to conduct an investigation; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB262/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54859","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1200987,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Criminal procedure; death penalty shall not be imposed if the only evidence of the defendant's guilt is the testimony of a single eyewitness; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the death penalty generally, so as to provide that the death penalty shall not be imposed if the only evidence of the defendant's guilt is the testimony of a single eyewitness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB267/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54865","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1200988,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; provide criminal history record information to the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of center generally, so as to provide that the Georgia Crime Information Center shall provide criminal history record information to the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board as a part of its duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB259/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54856","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1200991,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Panoz, Dr. Don; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Don Panoz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR203/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54900","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1200994,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Crimes and offenses; pimping and pandering; increase 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB281/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54885","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1200995,"bill_number":"HB263","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 prohibit payment for use of address; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB263/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54860","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1200997,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Crimes and offenses; home invasion in the first degree to incorporate family violence battery; revise offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1A of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to home invasion, so as to revise the offense of home invasion in the first degree to incorporate family violence battery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB260/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54857","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1200998,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Cobb 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 Cobb 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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB284/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54910","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1201001,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Right to Repair 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 require a manufacturer to provide certain items necessary for diagnostic, maintenance, or repair services on digital products; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement, limitations, exclusions, and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB286/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54912","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1201003,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR200/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54897","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1201004,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Revenue and taxation; income for contributions to savings trust accounts; revise deduction","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to revise the deduction from income for contributions to savings trust accounts established pursuant to Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB266/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54864","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1201006,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Elections; persons may register to vote at age 16 but shall not vote until 18; 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 persons may register to vote at age 16 but shall not vote until reaching age 18; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB275/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54879","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1201010,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Nagorno Karabakh Republic; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR154/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54889","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1201011,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"South Fulton Chamber of Commerce; grand occasion of its 72nd anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce on the grand occasion of its 72nd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR212/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54909","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1201013,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Yowler, Deena; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deena Yowler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR198/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54895","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1201014,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Revenue and taxation; certain law enforcement officers may use department vehicles relative to certain approved off-duty jobs; 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 law enforcement officers appointed by the state revenue commissioner as special agents or enforcement officers of the Department of Revenue may use department motor vehicles or equipment relative to certain approved off-duty jobs; to provide for criteria; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB279/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54883","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1201017,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Criminal procedure; add aggravated sexual battery to the list of offenses for which the statute of limitations is tolled if the victim is younger than 16 years of age","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on prosecution, so as to add aggravated sexual battery to the list of offenses for which the statute of limitations is tolled if the victim is younger than 16 years of age; 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":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB258/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54854","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1201019,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Insurance; allow good will from insurer acquisitions to be treated as an asset","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 allow good will from insurer acquisitions to be treated as an asset; to allow mutual insurers to charge policyholder dividends directly to surplus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB277/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54881","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1201020,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Jackson, Mr. Nakiya Jermaine; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Nakiya Jermaine Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR213/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54892","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1201022,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure; persons promoting or opposing any matter regarding the EMSC Program are subject to transparency and lobbyist disclosure laws; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide that any natural persons undertaking to promote or oppose any matter before a local coordinating entity regarding the Emergency Medical Systems Communications Program (EMSC Program) are subject to transparency and lobbyist disclosure laws; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Conference Committee Appointed #2 116th, 157th, 16th","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB264/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54861","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1201023,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Chamblee, City of; ad valorem tax; residents 65 years of age or older or who are totally disabled; revise homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Chamblee ad valorem taxes for city purposes, approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3591), so as to revise a homestead exemption for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older or who are totally disabled in order to authorize such exemption to apply to taxes levied by the city to pay interest on and to retire bonded indebtedness; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB273/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54876","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1202958,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"\"Unlocking the Promise Community Schools Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a pilot program to plan, implement, and improve sustainable community schools; to provide for planning grants; to provide for operational grants; to provide for definitions; 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 automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB102/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54932","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1202963,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Telephone System for the Physically Impaired; state-wide dual party relay service and audible universal information access 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB100/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54924","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1202967,"bill_number":"HB301","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 account 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 Governor's Office of Student Achievement to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for annual testing of participating students; to provide for an annual report on the account 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":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB301/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54947","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1202974,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Health; redesignate continuing care retirement communities as life plan communities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 and Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities and state health planning and development, so as to redesignate continuing care retirement communities as life plan communities; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB300/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54943","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1202976,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"City of Fayetteville Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Fayetteville Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB293/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54929","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1202982,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Fralick, Margaret Wilkes; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Margaret Wilkes Fralick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR164/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54940","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1202986,"bill_number":"HB289","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 stocks; to revise definitions; to subject the possession and use of bump fire stocks to criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB289/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54923","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1202991,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Superior courts; revise the sums that the clerks are entitled to charge and collect for filing documents and instruments pertaining to real estate or personal property","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 revise the sums that the clerks of the superior courts are entitled to charge and collect for filing documents and instruments pertaining to real estate or personal property; to provide for a flat sum structure; to repeal certain related alternative fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB288/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54922","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1202995,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Worth County and Decatur-Seminole County Forestry Units; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Worth County and Decatur-Seminole County Forestry Units on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2018 South Georgia Co-Units of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR160/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54917","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1203000,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Elections and Primaries; ranked voting for runoffs by overseas citizens and military personnel; 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 the use of ranked voting for runoffs by overseas citizens and military personnel; to provide for special absentee ballots for such purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB98/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54919","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1203005,"bill_number":"SR168","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":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR168/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54964","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1203010,"bill_number":"HR227","title":"First Annual Black Heritage Celebration in Smyrna, Georgia; February 23, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2019, as the First Annual Black Heritage Celebration in Smyrna, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR227/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54961","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1203015,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Cannon, Dalton Harold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dalton Harold Cannon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR165/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54944","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1203019,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Resuscitation; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB104/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54945","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1203024,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Monroe County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment by governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Monroe 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB297/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54936","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1203028,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Regents Retirement Plan; certain remittances required to be made by the University System of Georgia to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Regents Retirement Plan, so as to eliminate certain remittances required to be made by the University System of Georgia to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB292/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54928","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1203035,"bill_number":"SB105","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 exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB105/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54946","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1203037,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"FBI Atlanta Field Office; Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Program; Metro Atlanta Child Exploitation (MATCH) Task Force (which includes the Georgia Bureau of Investigation); Georgia Cares; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the FBI Atlanta Field Office, the Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Program, the Metro Atlanta Child Exploitation (MATCH) Task Force (which includes the Georgia Bureau of Investigation), and Georgia Cares; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR215/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54949","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1203043,"bill_number":"HB290","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB290/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54926","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1203048,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Powell, Byron \"Maxey\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Byron \"Maxey\" Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR216/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54950","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1203052,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Air Facilities; airports owned by a county, municipality shall not assess any fee to a veteran for motor vehicle parking; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of 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 provide that airports owned, controlled, or operated by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall not assess any fee to a veteran for motor vehicle parking; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V11","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB103/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54942","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1203057,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Oglethorpe County Forestry Unit; named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2018 North Georgia Unit of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Oglethorpe County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2018 North Georgia Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR218/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54952","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1203061,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Income tax; certain physicians serving as community based faculty physicians; delete deduction","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 related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB287/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54921","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1203067,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"School Social Workers Association of Georgia Day; recognize March 1, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia and recognizing March 1, 2019, as School Social Workers Association of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR161/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54920","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1203071,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"Holyfield, Evander; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Evander Holyfield on being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR162/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54930","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1203076,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Local government; adopting or enforcing ordinances or regulations relating to or regulating building design elements as applied to one or two-family dwellings; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 and Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing and local government, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances or regulations relating to or regulating building design elements as applied to one or two-family dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to revise the term \"zoning\" as it relates to zoning procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB302/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54965","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1203080,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR222/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54956","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1203085,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"Johnson, Dr. Dianna D.; Douglas County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Dianna D. Johnson of Douglas County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR226/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54960","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1203089,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Leger, Jay E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jay E. Leger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR221/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54955","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1203094,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"\"Patients First Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 and Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance and insurance, respectively, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; to authorize the Governor to submit a Section 1332 innovation waiver proposal to the United States Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the Treasury; to provide for implementation of approved Section 1332 waivers; to provide for expiration of authority; to provide for legislative findings; 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":"2019-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB106/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54962","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1203098,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Blackmon, Larry; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Larry Blackmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR167/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54963","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1203104,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Special district transportation sales and use tax; certain sales or uses of building and construction materials; provide for the inapplicability","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 special district transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for the inapplicability of such tax to certain sales or uses of building and construction materials; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB294/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54933","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1203109,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Department of Natural Resources' Online Licensing System; allow applicants to make an anatomical gift; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance and sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, so as to provide that applications processed through the Department of Natural Resources' online licensing system allow applicants to make an anatomical gift; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for education regarding anatomical gifts; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to share donor information with organ procurement organizations; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB99/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54925","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1203114,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Crimes and offenses; anachronistic terms; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal or alteration of identification from property, so as to remove anachronistic terms; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB303/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54967","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1203118,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"Puckett, Mackenzie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mackenzie Puckett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR223/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54957","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1203122,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Elections; time period allowing for public comment on precinct realignments; extend","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 extend the time period allowing for public comment on precinct realignments; to place time limits on relocation of polling places; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB299/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54941","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1203128,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Retirement and pensions; deduction or cessation of payments owed by a public employee as a result of public employment related crimes; modify manner and timing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions and prohibitions on membership in public retirement or pension systems, so as to modify the manner and timing for the deduction or cessation of payments owed by a public employee as a result of public employment related crimes; to increase the time in which a public retirement system shall initiate certain administrative proceedings upon the conviction of a member or beneficiary of a public employment related crime; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB298/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54938","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1203134,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Women Veterans Day; recognize February 19, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Master Sergeant Sparkle K. Adams for her outstanding service with the American armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2019, as Women Veterans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR163/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54939","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1203137,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"'Coach Safely 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 require volunteer coaches with youth athletic associations to undergo training to reduce the likelihood of injuries to youth athletes engaged in high risk athletics; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide a defense from 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":"2019-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB101/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54931","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1203141,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"Air Force Junior ROTC cadets of Bainbridge High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Air Force Junior ROTC cadets of Bainbridge High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR224/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54958","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1203146,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Grady General Hospital; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Grady General Hospital; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR225/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54959","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1203151,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"House Rural Development Council; reauthorize","description":"A RESOLUTION reauthorizing the House Rural Development Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR214/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54937","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1203155,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"City of Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB291/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54927","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1203161,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Self-Service Storage Facilities; limit fees charged and collected by self-service storage facilities for the late payment of rent; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide for and limit fees charged and collected by self-service storage facilities for the late payment of rent; to provide for liens and the enforcement of liens for fees for the late payment of rent; to update and revise definitions for clarity and conformity; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB97/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54918","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1203165,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"Gardner, Reverend Dr. Milton C., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Milton C. Gardner, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR217/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54951","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1203170,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"Cities and counties of Georgia; assistance given to the City of Newnan; April 21, 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the cities and counties of Georgia for the assistance given to the City of Newnan on April 21, 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR220/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54954","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1203173,"bill_number":"HB295","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":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB295/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54934","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1203179,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Worth County and Decatur-Seminole County Forestry Units; Georgia Forestry Commission 2018 South Georgia Co-Units of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Worth County and Decatur-Seminole County Forestry Units on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2018 South Georgia Co-Units of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR219/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54953","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1203183,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Oglethorpe County Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Oglethorpe County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2018 North Georgia Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR159/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54916","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1203189,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Hall County; Northeastern Judicial Circuit; revise term of Superior Court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of superior court, so as to revise the term of court for the superior court of Hall County in the Northeastern Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB296/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54935","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1203191,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Edge, Jr., William M. \"Bill\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William M. \"Bill\" Edge, Jr., upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR166/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54948","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1205104,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Local government; certain agreements from consultants who enter into contracts or arrangements to prepare or develop 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 agreements from consultants who enter into contracts or arrangements with counties, municipalities, and other local governmental entities to prepare or develop specifications or requirements for bids, requests for proposals, procurement orders, or purchasing orders; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB315/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54990","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1205114,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"The Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to magistrate courts, so as to provide for jurisdiction of such courts; to provide for filing certain documents electronically; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to repeal Article 1, relating to abandoned and derelict vehicles, and to enact a new Article 1; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for proceeds from the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle after satisfaction of a lien to be deposited with the commissioner of revenue; to provide for publication of \"Georgia Unclaimed Property List\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB307/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54976","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1205127,"bill_number":"HB314","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 for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB314/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54989","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1205137,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Alexander, Reverend Dr. Cameron Madison; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Cameron Madison Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR171/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54972","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1205150,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Insurance; administration of claims by pharmacy benefit managers; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to add a definition; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims by pharmacy benefit managers; to revise provisions relating to prohibited activities of pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB323/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54998","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1205160,"bill_number":"HR233","title":"7th Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and commending the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership; February 20, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2019, as the 7th 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":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR233/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55004","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1205173,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Ad valorem tax; real property owned by certain purely public charities if such real property is held exclusively for the purpose of building or repairing single-family homes to be financed to individuals using no-interest loans; exempt","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 exempt all real property owned by certain purely public charities if such real property is held exclusively for the purpose of building or repairing single-family homes to be financed to individuals using no-interest loans; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB313/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54988","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1205183,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; delegation by a physician; order radiographic imaging tests in non-life-threatening situations; authorize","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 nurse, so as to authorize the delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life-threatening situations; to revise definitions; to increase the number of advanced practice registered nurses with whom a delegating physician can enter into a nurse protocol agreement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB109/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54984","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1205195,"bill_number":"HR235","title":"CASA in Georgia on CASA Day at the state capitol; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring CASA in Georgia on CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR235/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55006","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1205206,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"BOMA Georgia Day; recognize February 26, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 26, 2019, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR169/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54968","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1205218,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Putnam County; Magistrate Court; revise number, manner of selection, and compensation of the judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Magistrate Court of Putnam County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3788), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4159), so as to revise the number, manner of selection, and compensation of the judges of the magistrate court; to authorize up to two other part-time magistrates; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB304/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54973","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1205229,"bill_number":"HR231","title":"Dickey, Mrs. Cynde Martin; receipt of the Carolyn Crayton Award from Keep America Beautiful; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Cynde Martin Dickey upon her receipt of the Carolyn Crayton Award from Keep America Beautiful; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR231/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55002","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1205241,"bill_number":"HR232","title":"2019 University of West Georgia's Student Government Association; Blue Coat ambassadors for their outstanding commitment to student leadership on campus and in the community; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the members of the 2019 University of West Georgia's Student Government Association and Blue Coat ambassadors for their outstanding commitment to student leadership on campus and in the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR232/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55003","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1205252,"bill_number":"HR229","title":"Grace W. Davis Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Honorable Grace Wilkerson Davis and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR229/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54999","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1205264,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Local government; advertisement of certain bid or proposal opportunities; change 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 change provisions relating to the advertisement of certain bid or proposal opportunities; to change notice provisions relating to public works construction contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB322/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54997","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1205276,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Courts; State-wide Business Court; pursuant to the Constitution of this state; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to establish the State-wide Business Court pursuant to the Constitution of this state; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding salaries and fees, so as to designate a salary for the judge of the State-wide Business Court; to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, so as to make conforming changes regarding appeals; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 9, Title 23, and Code Section 33-39-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to declaratory judgments, equity, and equitable relief relative to insurance, respectively, so as to make conforming changes regarding equity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB110/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54985","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1205287,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Juvenile Code; create treatment program within juvenile court relating to the prevention and treatment of substance abuse","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 regarding the Juvenile Code, so as to create a treatment program within the juvenile court relating to the prevention and treatment of substance abuse; to provide for a definition; to include such program within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; to provide for a privilege against self-incrimination for participation in such program; to provide for an order requiring participation in such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB318/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54993","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1205299,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Insurance, Department of; must submit an autism coverage report to General Assembly; move annual due date to June 15","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to move the annual due date that the Department of Insurance must submit an autism coverage report to the General Assembly from January 15 to June 15; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB310/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54982","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1205310,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Elections; definitions; provide for uniform equipment and ballot marking devices","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB316/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54991","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1205322,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Health; hospital Medicaid financing program; extend sunset provision","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":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB321/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54996","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1205333,"bill_number":"HR236","title":"Cook, Charlotte; outstanding service with the armed forces of the United States; February 19, 2019, as Women Veterans Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charlotte Cook for her outstanding service with the armed forces of the United States and recognizing February 19, 2019, as Women Veterans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR236/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55007","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1205345,"bill_number":"HR228","title":"President of the United States and Congress; enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR228/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54979","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1205356,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Georgia's Hope Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to provide for the production, manufacturing, and dispensing of low THC oil in this state; to provide for an exception to possession of certain quantities of low THC oil; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to seeds and plants generally, so as to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB324/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55000","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1205368,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"State Flag, Seal and Other Symbols; placement of monument in honor of the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller upon capitol grounds of state capitol building; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Zell Bryan Miller upon the capitol grounds of the state capitol building; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB107/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54970","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1205379,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Screven County Industrial Development Authority; revise projects that the authority may undertake","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Screven County Industrial Development Authority, approved March 20, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2322), which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1962, p. 1079, so as to revise the projects that the authority may undertake; to provide the authority with the power to issue notes; to clarify the powers of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB306/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54975","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1205391,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Competencies and Core Curriculum; computer science in middle school and high school; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require courses in computer science in middle school and high school; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a phase-in of such requirement; to provide for courses through the Georgia Virtual School; to provide for grants for professional development programs for teachers providing instruction in computer science courses and content; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB108/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54971","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1205402,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Gordon Lee Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gordon Lee softball team for winning the 2018 Class A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR170/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54969","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1205414,"bill_number":"HR230","title":"Leonard, Madrean Peoples; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Madrean Peoples Leonard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR230/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55001","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1205426,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; restriction of criminal history records for convictions of certain misdemeanors and felonies after the completion of the sentence and payment of any restitution; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to define \"law enforcement officer\"; to provide for the restriction of criminal history records for convictions of certain misdemeanors and felonies after the completion of the sentence and payment of any restitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB309/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54978","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1205437,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"State government; waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu and state tort claims; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 50, Title 36, Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 23, and Code Section 5-6-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu and state tort claims, provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, conventional quia timet, and 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; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB311/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54983","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1205449,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Ad valorem tax; discounts on state and local title fees charged on vehicles owned by disabled service members or surviving spouses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to provide discounts on state and local title ad valorem tax fees charged on vehicles owned by disabled service members or surviving spouses of service members returning to Georgia; to provide definitions; to provide qualifications and limitations to the discounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB312/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54987","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1205460,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Thomas, Dr. Donald R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Donald R. Thomas for 58 outstanding years of medical practice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR174/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54986","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1205472,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Collection receptacles; transfer jurisdiction of removal petition from superior court to city or municipal court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-17-8.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for orderly, clean, and sanitary receptacles, notice, and penalty for violations, so as to transfer jurisdiction of a petition filed regarding the removal of collection receptacles from the superior court to the city or municipal court; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB317/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54992","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1205483,"bill_number":"HR237","title":"Rocker, Jane Dotson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jane Dotson Rocker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR237/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55008","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1205495,"bill_number":"HB308","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":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB308/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54977","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1205505,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Sylvania, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Sylvania 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB305/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54974","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1205518,"bill_number":"SR173","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":"2019-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR173/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54981","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1205528,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Henry, Sr., William \"W.T.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William \"W.T.\" Henry, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR172/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54980","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1205541,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; member's benefits payable after death shall be paid to his or her estate when such member failed to designate a beneficiary or his or her designated beneficiaries are deceased; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement, retirement allowances, disability benefits, and death benefits relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that a member's benefits payable after death shall be paid to his or her estate when such member failed to designate a beneficiary or his or her designated beneficiaries are deceased; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB319/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54994","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1205551,"bill_number":"HR234","title":"David, Thomas Lee \"T.D.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas Lee \"T.D.\" David; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR234/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55005","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1205564,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Retirement and pensions; employ beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System in certain capacities and under limited conditions; permit certain public employers","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 permit certain public employers to employ beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia in certain capacities and under limited conditions; to require such employers to make employer and employee contributions on behalf of such employed beneficiaries; to provide for conditions and limitations for beneficiaries who return to service full time as teachers; 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":"2019-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB320/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/54995","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1208062,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Sales and use tax; mission to advance arts shall not be required to be an organization's primary mission in order to obtain an exemption for certain sales of tickets for admission to fine arts performances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide that the mission to advance arts in this state shall not be required to be an organization's primary mission in order to obtain an exemption for certain sales of tickets, fees, or charges for admission to fine arts performances or exhibitions; to extend the sunset date for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB344/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55045","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1208065,"bill_number":"HR240","title":"Mussell, Rhett M.; volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia and recognizing March 6, 2019, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rhett M. Mussell and the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia and recognizing March 6, 2019, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR240/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55051","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1208067,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Inc., and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or 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 establish a specialty license plate honoring the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Inc., and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB326/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55016","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1208071,"bill_number":"HR247","title":"Student Leadership Johns Creek (SLJC); efforts to foster students' leadership skills through various experiences and opportunities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Student Leadership Johns Creek (SLJC) for its efforts to foster students' leadership skills through various experiences and opportunities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR247/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55059","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1208073,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Agriculture; service of the Commissioner of Agriculture and the president of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation as ex officio members; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to revise provisions relating to service of the Commissioner of Agriculture and the president of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation as ex officio members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB332/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55022","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1208076,"bill_number":"HB339","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB339/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55040","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1208080,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Georgia Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Program Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for and regulate peer-to-peer vehicle sharing; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for a peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing program; to establish safety recall and insurance requirements for such program; to prohibit the promulgation and enforcement of certain regulations by local governments as related to such program; 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":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB337/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55035","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1208082,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Income tax; all expenditures of a production company's state certified productions may be combined to meet spending thresholds; 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 that all expenditures of a production company's state certified productions may be combined to meet spending thresholds; to lower spending thresholds; to increase the value of the tax credit; to provide for transferability of the tax credit; to provide for conditions and limitations; to revise 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":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB347/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55075","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1208085,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Senate Study Committee on Transferring Oversight of Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Transferring Oversight of Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR193/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55084","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1208088,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"South Fulton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of South Fulton 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 related matters; 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":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB329/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55019","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1208091,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of a traffic citation to a vehicle owner in lieu of the individual operating the motor vehicle 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 issuance of a traffic citation to a vehicle owner in lieu of the individual operating the motor vehicle in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB342/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55043","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1208093,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Waste Management; the coal ash surcharge imposed by host local governments; eliminate","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 eliminate the coal ash surcharge imposed by host local governments regarding municipal solid waste disposal facilities operated by private enterprise; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB123/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55087","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1208097,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Insurance; Georgia Telemedicine Act; modernize; Telemedicine Act the Telehealth Act; rename","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to modernize the Georgia Telemedicine Act; to rename the Telemedicine Act the Telehealth Act; to revise the definition of telemedicine; to provide a definition of telehealth; to prohibit insurers from requiring insureds to use telemedicine; to provide for pay equity for health care providers using telemedicine; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB118/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55073","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1208100,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Professions and businesses; practice of podiatry; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 14 and Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professional corporations and podiatry practice, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to the practice of podiatry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB330/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55020","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1208102,"bill_number":"HR246","title":"National Coalition of 100 Black Women Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2019, as National Coalition of 100 Black Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR246/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55058","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1208106,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Cecil J. Embry Memorial Bridge; Putnam County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Cecil J. Embry and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR175/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55009","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1208108,"bill_number":"HR252","title":"Lewis, Bishop James A., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop James A. Lewis, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR252/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55064","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1208111,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"General Assembly; local authorization of a limited number of licensed destination resort facilities casino resorts within the state; authorize to provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the local authorization of a limited number of licensed 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":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR184/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55027","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1208115,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Gaines-Edmond, Colonel Denise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Denise Gaines-Edmond for her leadership, courage, and service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR180/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55037","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1208117,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Penal institutions; pregnant female inmates or a female inmate who is in the immediate postpartum period; provide prohibited practices","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 prohibited practices relating to a pregnant female inmate or a female inmate who is in the immediate postpartum period; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain actions relating to strip searches, examinations, and labor and delivery; to provide for documentation and annual reporting of certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-10-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB345/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55046","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1208119,"bill_number":"HR239","title":"Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor as an official technology innovation corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR239/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55025","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1208123,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices; protection of certain consumer data in motor vehicle sales or lease transactions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 22 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicle franchise practices, so as to provide for protection of certain consumer data in motor vehicle sales or lease transactions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB122/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55055","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1208126,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Anthony, Susan B.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Susan B. Anthony on her birthday for her tireless advocacy and abiding service on behalf of women's suffrage and other women's issues; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR179/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55036","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1208128,"bill_number":"HR248","title":"Williams, Pastor Lavisha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Lavisha Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR248/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55060","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1208132,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Georgia State Firefighter Association and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs; establish appointment procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council establishment and organization, advisory committees, and expenses and allowances, so as to establish appointment procedures of the Georgia State Firefighters Association and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB338/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55039","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1208134,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Domestic relations; family violence to include certain acts between persons through whom a past or present pregnancy has developed or persons in a past or present dating relationship for the granting of protective orders & other relief; revise definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to granting of relief by superior courts, so as to revise the definition of family violence to include certain acts between persons through whom a past or present pregnancy has developed or persons in a past or present dating relationship for the granting of protective orders and other relief; to provide for definitions; to require the court to make certain findings prior to granting protective orders alleging dating relationships; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB331/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55021","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1208138,"bill_number":"SB119","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB119/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55071","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1208142,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Health; regulation and permittance of body artists and body art studios; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the regulation and permittance of body artists and body art studios; to provide for definitions; to provide for the issuance, denial, suspension, and revocation of permits; to authorize administrative review and the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement, inspection, and criminal penalties; to provide for the development and institution of a public education program on body art and for the collection and retention of fees related thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB328/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55018","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1208144,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Thomas, Dylan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dylan Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR196/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55079","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1208147,"bill_number":"HR256","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for limitations on jury awards in civil cases; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for limitations on jury awards in civil cases; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR256/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55076","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1208150,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Courts; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB334/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55026","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1208153,"bill_number":"HR242","title":"Ward, Timothy C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Timothy C. Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR242/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55053","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1208155,"bill_number":"HR238","title":"Savannah, City of; assessed value of commercial property for all ad valorem taxation purposes shall not increase by any amount that exceeds an 8 percent increase over the prior year's assessed value; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the assessed value of commercial property within the City of Savannah for all ad valorem taxation purposes shall not increase by any amount that exceeds an 8 percent increase over the prior year's assessed value; 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":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR238/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55024","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1208159,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Local government; counties to exercise powers in incorporated areas; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-44-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding redevelopment powers, so as to authorize counties to exercise powers in incorporated areas; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB349/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55081","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1208162,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Joint Study Committee on Transferring Oversight of Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Transferring Oversight of Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR194/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55083","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1208164,"bill_number":"HR251","title":"Jackson-Sparks, Reverend Dr. Betty; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Betty Jackson-Sparks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR251/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55063","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1208168,"bill_number":"HR245","title":"Bryson, Homer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Homer Bryson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR245/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55057","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1208170,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Criminal procedure; revise provisions regarding when and under what circumstances persons accused of crimes may be released on their own recognizance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, so as to revise provisions regarding when and under what circumstances persons accused of crimes may be released on their own recognizance; to provide for the types of security for bail; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB340/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55041","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1208173,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; certain motor vehicles owned or leased by or to a nonprofit organization or entity; provide exclusion","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 taxes on motor vehicles, so as to provide an exclusion for motor vehicles owned or leased by or to a nonprofit organization or entity that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) of the federal Internal Revenue Code which provides services in this state pursuant to a grant issued and overseen by the Office of Head Start; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB335/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55033","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1208176,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Fowler, Zack; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zack Fowler on the grand occasion of his induction into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR177/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55011","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1208179,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Collins, Michael Allen \"Mac\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Allen \"Mac\" Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR176/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55010","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1208181,"bill_number":"HR241","title":"Bleckley County High School girls cross country team; winning the 2018 2A Cross Country State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bleckley County High School girls cross country team for winning the 2018 2A Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR241/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55052","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1208185,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities; nursing homes and personal care 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 and personal care homes with a minimum number of residents to have backup power sources in the event of power outages; to provide for requirements for uninterrupted services; 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":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB113/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55013","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1208188,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Crimes and offenses; reproduction of recorded material; update terminology","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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB341/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55042","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1208190,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"2019 University of West Georgia's Student Government Association and Blue Coat Ambassadors; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the members of the 2019 University of West Georgia's Student Government Association and Blue Coat ambassadors for their outstanding commitment to student leadership on campus and in the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR181/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55038","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1208194,"bill_number":"HR254","title":"State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2019; commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2019, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR254/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55066","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1208196,"bill_number":"HR249","title":"Green, Reverend Roderick B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Roderick B. Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR249/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55061","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1208199,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Robinson, Mayor Rochelle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Rochelle Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR185/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55028","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1208203,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Retirement and pensions; require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for beneficiaries employed by such certain public employers","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 require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for beneficiaries employed by such certain public employers; to permit beneficiaries to return to service full-time as teachers without affecting their benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB336/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55034","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1208205,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Magistrate Court of Dooly County; judge of the Probate Court of Dooly County shall also serve as the chief magistrate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Dooly County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Dooly County on or after January 1, 2021, or upon vacancy of the office of chief magistrate, whichever occurs first; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for nonpartisan elections to the combined position of probate judge and chief magistrate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB111/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55012","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1208208,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Income tax; earning a tax credit for creating certain jobs; modify conditions","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 modify conditions for earning a tax credit for creating certain jobs; to adjust the wages required to earn such tax credit; to increase the value of the tax credit by $500.00 for certain counties; to add a definition; to remove expired provisions; 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":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB333/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55023","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1208211,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Income tax; royalties paid to musical artists; 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 royalties paid to musical artists; to provide for an 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":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB343/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55044","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1208215,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Lanier County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Lanier County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members and an elections supervisor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB116/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55078","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1208217,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Property; prohibit retaliation by a landlord against a tenant for taking certain actions","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB346/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55074","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1208221,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Moon, Randall K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Randall K. Moon on his outstanding public service as the Chief of the Oakwood Police Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR192/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55085","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1208224,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Public officers and employees; application for limited paid leave for the purpose of volunteering and providing nonprofit support in this state; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absences for certain public employees, so as to authorize the application for limited paid leave for the purpose of volunteering and providing nonprofit support in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB348/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55080","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1208226,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"Georgia's School Districts; emergency medical technician (EMT) present during all full-contact sporting events; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's school districts to have an emergency medical technician (EMT) present during all full-contact sporting events; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR195/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55077","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1208230,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Game and fish; replace one-year honorary veterans license with a free life-time license","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to replace the one-year honorary veterans license with a free lifetime license; to repeal certain provisions relating to honorary and discounted hunting and fishing licenses; 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":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB327/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55017","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1208232,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Carter, Technical Sergeant Eustacia Vye McCloud; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Technical Sergeant Eustacia Vye McCloud Carter for her leadership, courage, and service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR178/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55031","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1208235,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"\"Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia\"; telemedicine licenses for physicians in other states; engage in the practice of medicine with patients in this state through telemedicine; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia,\" so as to provide for telemedicine licenses for physicians licensed in other states to engage in the practice of medicine with patients in this state through telemedicine; to provide for requirements for issuance of a telemedicine license; to provide for restrictions; to provide for notice of restrictions placed on a license by another state; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for revocation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB115/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55069","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1208238,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Health; certificate of need requirements; provisions; revise; Health Strategies Council; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to revise provisions relating to certificate of need requirements; to revise and provide for new definitions relative to health planning and development; to establish the Health Strategies Council; to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, so as to provide for reimbursement for members of the Health Strategies Council; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to provide for undesignated contributions; to provide for transparency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB114/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55068","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1208241,"bill_number":"HR250","title":"Arnold, Reverend Bert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Bert Arnold; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR250/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55062","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1208243,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Shaw, Master Sergeant Cheryl R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant Cheryl R. Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR187/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55030","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1208247,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in the Southeast; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in the Southeast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR191/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55086","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1208250,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Marrero, Kyle; University of West Georgia President; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University of West Georgia President Kyle Marrero; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR183/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55048","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1208252,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Data Base; length of time prescription information is retained from two years to five years; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prescription drug monitoring program data base, so as to increase the length of time that prescription information is retained in the data base from two years to five years; to authorize the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to access the data base for enforcement purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB121/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55072","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1208256,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; records of investigation of an officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall be retained for 30 years; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-7.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of council to refuse certificate to applicant or to discipline council certified officer or exempt officer, grounds, restoration of certificate, emergency suspension of certification, and notice of investigation, so as to provide that records of investigation of an officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall be retained for 30 years; to provide for destruction of such records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB325/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55015","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1208258,"bill_number":"HR253","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR253/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55065","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1208261,"bill_number":"HR243","title":"Tanks, Samuel Thomas, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Samuel Thomas Tanks, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR243/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55054","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1208265,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Emergency Management Association Day; recognize February 20, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and recognizing February 20, 2019, as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR190/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55049","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1208267,"bill_number":"HR244","title":"Flau'Jae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Flau'Jae; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR244/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55056","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1208270,"bill_number":"HR255","title":"American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter and recognizing February 19, 2019, as American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter and recognizing February 19, 2019, as American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR255/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55067","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1208273,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Afterschool Day; recognize February 20, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2019, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR189/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55050","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1208276,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Woody, Staff Sergeant Michelle Renee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Staff Sergeant Michelle Renee Woody; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR188/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55032","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1208278,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Public Service Commission; 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":"2019-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB112/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55014","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1208282,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Bainbridge Bearcats Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bainbridge Bearcats football team for winning the 2018 GHSA 5A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR182/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55047","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1208285,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; that does not require an individual to pay the full actuarial cost of obtaining such creditable service; prohibit passage of any law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to prohibit the passage of any law, rule, regulation, resolution, or ordinance that allows for creditable service in a retirement system that does not require an individual to pay the full actuarial cost of obtaining such creditable service; to provide for the amendment of existing laws; to provide for an exception; to provide for optional payment plans for creditable service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB117/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55082","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1208287,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Women Veterans Day; recognize February 19, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Staff Sergeant Kimberly Jones for her outstanding service with the American armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2019, as Women Veterans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR186/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55029","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1208289,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"\"Georgia Tax Credit Business Case 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 to be conducted by the state auditor of certain income tax credits and exemptions from sales and use taxes according to a schedule; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V12","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB120/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55070","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1209510,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"PAGE, GAEL, and GACTE Day; recognize February 19, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL), and Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (GACTE) and recognizing February 19, 2019, as PAGE, GAEL, and GACTE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR197/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55088","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1209545,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Insurance; language used in certain automobile and property insurance reduction of coverage notices; revise","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 the language used in certain automobile and property insurance reduction of coverage notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-18","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB124/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55089","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1210911,"bill_number":"HR275","title":"Bainbridge Bearcats football team; winning the 2018 GHSA 5A Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bainbridge Bearcats football team for winning the 2018 GHSA 5A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR275/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55151","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1210912,"bill_number":"HR276","title":"Eason, Caleb Luke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Caleb Luke Eason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR276/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55152","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1210913,"bill_number":"HR288","title":"Inca Kola USA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Inca Kola USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR288/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55164","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1210914,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Income tax; earning a tax credit for establishing or relocating quality jobs; modify conditions","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 modify conditions for earning a tax credit for establishing or relocating quality jobs; 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB355/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55100","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1210915,"bill_number":"HR277","title":"American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2019, as American Massage Therapy Association - Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR277/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55153","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1210916,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"State holidays; September 1 of each year as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Ga.; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB376/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55170","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1210917,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Insurance; division of a domestic insurer into two or more resulting domestic insurers; provide","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 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB368/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55129","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1210918,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Handicapped Persons; installation and maintenance of adult changing stations in certain commercial public facilities for persons with disabilities; 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 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB125/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55093","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1210919,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 21, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2019, 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":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR200/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55092","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1210920,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Revenue and taxation; collection and remittance of excise taxes on rental motor vehicles by marketplace facilitators that are dealers that facilitate the rental or lease of five or more rental motor vehicles; require","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 require the collection and remittance of excise taxes on rental motor vehicles by marketplace facilitators that are dealers that facilitate the rental or lease of five or more rental motor vehicles; to revise 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB378/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55172","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1210921,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"'Georgia Major Airport Authority Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 6 of the O.C.G.A., relating to aviation, so as to create the Georgia Major Airport Authority; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., to general provisions relative to the Attorney General, so as to provide for representation of the Georgia Major Airport Authority by the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB131/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55135","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1210922,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Ad valorem tax; unremarried surviving spouses of emergency medical technicians or highway emergency response operators killed in the line of duty; provide homestead exemption","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 all ad valorem taxes for state, county, municipal, or school purposes for unremarried surviving spouses of emergency medical technicians or highway emergency response operators killed in the line of duty; 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB372/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55133","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1210923,"bill_number":"HR259","title":"Johnny Tolbert III House Study Committee on Heat-Related Injuries, Cardiac Injuries, and other Sports-Related Injuries; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Johnny Tolbert III House Study Committee on Heat-Related Injuries, Cardiac Injuries, and Other Sports-Related Injuries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR259/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55117","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1210924,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Morrow, City of; ad valorem tax for city purposes; 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 governing authority of the City of Morrow should seek a reduction in the $60,000.00 homestead exemption from City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes; 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB358/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55103","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1210925,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Revenue and taxation; projects and purposes using SPLOST funds; revise annual reporting requirements","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 for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB379/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55176","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1210926,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Douglas, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB356/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55101","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1210927,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Henderson, Colonel Eddie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Colonel Eddie Henderson on his 37-year career with DNR Law Enforcement in service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR203/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55111","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1210928,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"State government; reasonable access to public services for non-English speakers; require","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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB363/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55123","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1210929,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Insurance; require any policy issued in this state containing an ordinance or law exclusion to also include certain language","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 any policy issued in this state containing an ordinance or law exclusion to also include certain language; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB377/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55171","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1210930,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day; recognize February 20, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 20, 2019, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR198/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55090","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1210931,"bill_number":"HR263","title":"McGill, J. Frank \"Mr. Peanut Man\"; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Frank \"Mr. Peanut Man\" McGill on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR263/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55139","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1210932,"bill_number":"HR280","title":"Clegg, Ashley; appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashley Clegg for receiving an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR280/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55156","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1210933,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Joint Study Committee on Evaluating and Simplifying Physician Oversight of Midlevel Providers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating and Simplifying Physician Oversight of Midlevel Providers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR202/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55109","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1210934,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Labor, Department of; employment security; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to the Department of Labor and employment security; to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to perform certain functions and prescribe certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB373/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55136","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1210935,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Income tax credit; certain business enterprises located in certain counties; change the carry forward provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for certain business enterprises located in certain counties, so as to change the carry forward provisions relating to such credit; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB350/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55095","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1210936,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Income Tax Payment; person required to submit a statement of taxes withheld shall be assessed a late penalty after the due date; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB128/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55108","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1210937,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; operation of a train in a manner that occupies or blocks a street, road, or highway grade crossing longer than a certain amount of time; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of trains at crossings, so as to prohibit the operation of a train in a manner that occupies or blocks a street, road, or highway grade crossing longer than a certain amount of time; to provide for exceptions; to provide for immunity from penalty in certain instances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB375/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55167","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1210938,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of driving cards to noncitizen residents who are ineligible for a driver's license, temporary permit, or identification card; 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 issuance of driving cards to noncitizen residents who are ineligible for a driver's license, temporary permit, or identification card; to revise a definition and provide for 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB360/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55120","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1210939,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Uniform rules of the road; securing or containing of live animals in the back of motor vehicles operated on certain highways; 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 highways; to provide for a penalty; 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB371/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55132","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1210940,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"State symbols; shoal bass as the official Georgia state native riverine sport fish; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the shoal bass as the official Georgia state native riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB357/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55102","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1210941,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure 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 enact the \"Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for the reporting of corporate governance structure; to provide for enforcement authority; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB367/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55128","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1210942,"bill_number":"HR283","title":"Barr, Jeri; retirement after 35 years as chief executive officer of the Center for Family Resources; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeri Barr upon her retirement after 35 years as chief executive officer of the Center for Family Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR283/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55159","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1210943,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Office of Probate Judge of Johnson County; future nonpartisan elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Johnson County, who also serves as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Johnson 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB130/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55127","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1210944,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Motor vehicles; criminal penalties for failure to stop for a school bus loading or unloading passengers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera; so as to provide for criminal penalties for failure to stop for a school bus loading or unloading passengers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB351/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55096","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1210945,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 21, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2019, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR205/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55116","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1210946,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Georgia Commission on the Holocaust; commission for administrative purposes; reassign","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 reassign the commission for administrative 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":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB134/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55174","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1210947,"bill_number":"HR257","title":"Georgia Power; remove the unlined coal ash pile at the McDonough-Atkinson Power Plant and place the coal ash in a lined landfill; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia Power to remove the unlined coal ash pile at the McDonough-Atkinson Power Plant and place the coal ash in a lined landfill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR257/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55104","sponsor":"Mary Williams"},
{"bill_id":1210948,"bill_number":"HR267","title":"National Guard Day at the state capitol; March 28, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2019, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR267/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55143","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1210949,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Special license plates; Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects or 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 establish a special license plate supporting the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB366/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55126","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1210950,"bill_number":"HR285","title":"Adams, Master Sergeant Sparkle K.; outstanding service with the American armed forces; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Master Sergeant Sparkle K. Adams for her outstanding service with the American armed forces; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR285/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55161","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1210951,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Education; development of an educational fact sheet that provides information concerning the use and misuse of opioid drugs in the event that a student-athlete or cheerleader is prescribed an opiod for a sport-related injury; 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 the development of an educational fact sheet that provides information concerning the use and misuse of opioid drugs in the event that a student-athlete or cheerleader is prescribed an opioid for a sports-related injury; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB369/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55130","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1210952,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"Ballard, Katherine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katherine Ballard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR207/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55114","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1210953,"bill_number":"HB362","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 and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB362/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55122","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1210955,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Crimes and offenses; training requirement for certain persons making application for a weapons carry license or renewal license; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weapons carry license, gun safety information, 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB361/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55121","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1210956,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Professions and businesses; number of advanced practice registered nurses with which a delegating physician can enter into a protocol agreement for nurses practicing in an emergency medical services system; revise 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 revise the exception to the number of advanced practice registered nurses with which a delegating physician can enter into a protocol agreement for nurses practicing in an emergency medical services system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB370/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55131","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1210957,"bill_number":"HR282","title":"Wells, Detective Lisa; grand occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Detective Lisa Wells on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR282/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55158","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1210958,"bill_number":"HR289","title":"George Walton Academy; George Walton Academy Founders Day at the state capitol; March 29, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending George Walton Academy and recognizing March 29, 2019, as George Walton Academy Founders Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR289/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55165","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1210959,"bill_number":"HR272","title":"Brinkley, Jack Thomas, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack Thomas Brinkley, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR272/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55148","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1210960,"bill_number":"HR278","title":"Carter, Donald \"Don\" J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald \"Don\" J. Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR278/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55154","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1210961,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Wright, Crystal; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Crystal Wright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR208/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55115","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1210962,"bill_number":"HR269","title":"Suddith, Pastor Eric and Melany; occasion of their 15th pastoral anniversary at the Emmanuel Community Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Eric Suddith and Melany Suddith on the occasion of their 15th pastoral anniversary at Emmanuel Community Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR269/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55145","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1210963,"bill_number":"HR270","title":"Ifill, Reverend Earle H.; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Earle H. Ifill on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR270/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55146","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1210964,"bill_number":"HR281","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2019; commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2019, 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR281/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55157","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1210965,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"O'Donoghue, Stephanie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie O'Donoghue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR206/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55113","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1210966,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Regents Retirement Plan; election to participate in lieu of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that an election to participate in the Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; to provide that persons who made an irrevocable election for such participation may nonetheless elect to participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for creditable service; to provide for application and transfer of funds; to provide 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB129/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55110","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1210967,"bill_number":"SB127","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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB127/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55107","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1210968,"bill_number":"HR279","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2019, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR279/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55155","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1210969,"bill_number":"HR286","title":"InspirASIAN Atlanta; celebrating the Lunar New Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of InspirASIAN Atlanta; celebrating the Lunar New Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR286/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55162","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1210970,"bill_number":"HR273","title":"Yokley, Vincent Allen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Vincent Allen Yokley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR273/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55149","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1210971,"bill_number":"HR290","title":"University System of Georgia; expressing support for employees; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for employees of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR290/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55166","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1210972,"bill_number":"HR265","title":"Davis, Michael D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael D. Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR265/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55141","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1210973,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Grady Memorial Hospital; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grady Memorial Hospital for its commitment to improving the health of our community through its provision of the highest level of medical care and its advocacy for improving the health and quality of life for citizens of Metro Atlanta and Georgia through injury and violence prevention; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR209/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55173","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1210974,"bill_number":"HR287","title":"Dennis, Rochelle B.; leadership and success in the fields of communications, branding and fundraising; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rochelle B. Dennis for her leadership and success in the fields of communications, branding, and fundraising; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR287/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55163","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1210975,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"Dentist's Day; recognize February 20, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the dentists of Georgia and recognizing their day at the state capitol on February 20, 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR210/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55175","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1210976,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; lower tax rate imposed","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 taxes on motor vehicles, so as to lower the tax rate imposed; to revise a definition; to revise the date range for antique motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB365/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55125","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1210977,"bill_number":"HR268","title":"Macias, Domonic; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Domonic Macias; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR268/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55144","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1210978,"bill_number":"HR264","title":"Webb, Timothy J., Jr.; advocacy for HIV/AIDS awareness and education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Timothy J. Webb, Jr., for his dedicated advocacy for HIV/AIDS awareness and education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR264/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55140","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1210979,"bill_number":"HR284","title":"McAfee, Beverly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing, commending, and congratulating Beverly McAfee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR284/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55160","sponsor":"Mary Williams"},
{"bill_id":1210980,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for competitive projects of regional significance; change sunset provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to change the sunset provision for the exemption for competitive projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB352/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55097","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1210981,"bill_number":"HR271","title":"Atlanta Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; grand occasion of its ninety-fifth anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Atlanta Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the grand occasion of its ninety-fifth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR271/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55147","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1210982,"bill_number":"HR274","title":"Grimsley, Colin Dupree; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Colin Dupree Grimsley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR274/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55150","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1210983,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Crimes and offenses; authorize second chances under conditional discharge for controlled substances violations under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding controlled substances, so as to authorize second chances under conditional discharge for controlled substances violations under certain circumstances; to provide for terms and conditions and procedures; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation for first offenders, so as to authorize second chances under first offender treatment of criminal charges under certain circumstances; to provide for terms and conditions and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB364/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55124","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1210984,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize February 27, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 27, 2019, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR201/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55094","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1210985,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Atlanta Motor Speedway Day; recognize February 21, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Motor Speedway for stimulating the economy and providing entertainment and enjoyment to NASCAR fans across the State of Georgia and recognizing February 21, 2019, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR204/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55112","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1210986,"bill_number":"HR261","title":"Joint Study Committee on Evaluating and Simplifying Physician Oversight of Midlevel Providers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating and Simplifying Physician Oversight of Midlevel Providers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR261/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55134","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1210987,"bill_number":"HR266","title":"Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2019, as Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR266/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55142","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1210988,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Insurance; modernization and updates; provide; Commission on the Georgia Health Insurance Risk Pool; repeal Article 2 of Chapter 29A","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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB132/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55168","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1210989,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Health; administer medications to residents under hospice care pursuant to a physician's written orders; authorize certified medication aides","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensing of assisted living communities, legislative intent, definitions, procedures, and requirements for medication aides, so as to authorize certified medication aides to administer medications to residents under hospice care pursuant to a physician's written orders; to amend Code Section 43-26-12, relating to exceptions to the licensure of registered professional nurses, so as to provide that the administration of medication by certified medication aides under specific criteria does not require licensure as a registered professional nurse; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB374/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55137","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1210990,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Criminal procedure; terminology used in determining whom to arrest; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigation of family violence, preparation of written report, review of report by defendant arrested for family violence, and compilation of statistics, so as to revise the terminology used in determining whom to arrest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB359/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55119","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1210991,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Insurance; create the crime of staging a motor vehicle collision","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 create the crime of staging a motor vehicle collision; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB353/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55098","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1210992,"bill_number":"HR262","title":"Jorgensen, Annie; Miss Georgia 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Annie Jorgensen, Miss Georgia 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR262/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55138","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1210993,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Motor vehicles; special decals issued to persons with disabilities to include a photograph of the 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 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB354/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55099","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1210994,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"State Income Tax; certain income received by taxpayers as retirement or disability benefits from military service in the armed forces of the United States; 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 from state income tax certain income received by taxpayers as retirement or disability benefits from military service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to repeal certain expired provisions; to clarify certain language; 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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB126/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55106","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1210995,"bill_number":"HR260","title":"United States Department of Justice; add a citizenship question to Census 2020; strongly oppose request","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":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR260/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55118","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1210996,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Insurance; modernization and updates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for modernization and updates; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB133/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55169","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1210997,"bill_number":"HR258","title":"Representative Joe Heckstall Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Joe Heckstall and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR258/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55105","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1210998,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"Black Women & Girls Awareness Day; recognize April 30, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls and recognizing April 30, 2019, as Black Women & Girls Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR199/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55091","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1212411,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Property; liens in favor of private, nonprofit, volunteer fire departments for instances of fire services that are requested by property owners; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-14-320 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain liens established and removal of nonconforming liens, so as to provide for liens in favor of private, nonprofit, volunteer fire departments for instances of fire services that are requested by property owners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB387/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55190","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1212418,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"City of Macon, City of Payne City, and Bibb County; governing authority; rebrand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County,\" approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to rebrand the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB139/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55195","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1212423,"bill_number":"HR300","title":"Sheppard, Jim; named 2018 Coroner of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jim Sheppard and congratulating him upon being named 2018 Coroner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR300/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55226","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1212430,"bill_number":"HR302","title":"Jones, Freda; bringing HIV/AIDS awareness and education to her communities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and honoring Freda Jones for her hard work in bringing HIV/AIDS awareness and education to her communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR302/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55230","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1212437,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"State Agencies and Departments; publish their reports to the General Assembly by electronic means; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging state agencies and departments to publish or deliver their reports to the General Assembly by electronic means whenever possible; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR214/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55194","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1212443,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"SPD Patrol Officer Anthony Christie Memorial Interchange; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Patrol Officer Anthony Christie and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR215/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55209","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1212451,"bill_number":"HR304","title":"Ervin, Dr. Christopher Eric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Christopher Eric Ervin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR304/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55232","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1212457,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Board of Public Safety; expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members in like fashion as other state boards and commissions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, so as to provide expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of the Board of Public Safety in like fashion as other state boards and commissions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB392/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55199","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1212463,"bill_number":"HR295","title":"Zeide, Amy; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Amy Zeide; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR295/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55221","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1212471,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Handicapped persons; items reported by a financial institution; include abuse and neglect","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 protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to include abuse and neglect in the items to be reported by a financial institution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB402/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55242","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1212476,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"National Guard Day; recognize March 28, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2019, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR221/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55217","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1212483,"bill_number":"HR297","title":"deForest, Ricci; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ricci deForest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR297/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55223","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1212489,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Taxes on Tobacco Products; issuance of special event tobacco permits; authorizing off-premise sales of certain tobacco products; provide","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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB144/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55208","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1212498,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Elections; certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-417 of the O.C.G.A., relating to presentation of identification to poll workers, form of proper identification, swearing of statement when unable to produce proper identification, provisional ballots for those, and penalty for false statement under oath, so as to provide that certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB400/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55229","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1212503,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"World War I Centennial Commission; sunset provisions; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the World War I Centennial Commission, so as to extend the sunset provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB140/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55211","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1212511,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Workers' Compensation; certain provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to workers' compensation, so as to change certain provisions related to workers' compensation administration and benefits; to change certain provisions relating to the eligibility for appointment as administrative law judge emeritus of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB135/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55187","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1212516,"bill_number":"HR303","title":"BizMujer; dedication to creating a platform that assists Latina entrepreneurs around the world; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending BizMujer for its dedication to creating a platform that assists Latina entrepreneurs around the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR303/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55231","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1212523,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"Davis, Roger Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Roger Ann Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR219/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55206","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1212530,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Revenue and taxation; Level 1 Freeport Exemption; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to modify provisions related to the Level 1 Freeport Exemption to include affiliated entities and inventory held for the repair or modification of goods; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB405/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55245","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1212536,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Cobb County; Superior Court; restyle the executive assistant and the executive secretary of the clerk as administrative managers","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 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3673), so as to restyle the executive assistant and the executive secretary of the clerk of the superior court as administrative managers; to change the salary of the administrative managers of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB404/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55244","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1212541,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"Ettel, Mary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mary Ettel of the Project Mail Call Mission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR213/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55193","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1212551,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"Bradford, Major Tommy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Major Tommy Bradford for his dedication and service to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR223/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55240","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1212556,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Magistrate Courts; statutory requirements for officers and the executive committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to magistrate courts, so as to remove statutory requirements for officers and the executive committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; to allow senior magistrates to serve as officers and on the executive committee of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; to remove provisions regarding the appointment and term of office of magistrates taking office prior to January 1, 1985; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB136/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55179","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1212565,"bill_number":"HR291","title":"House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Afterschool Programs; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Afterschool Programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR291/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55205","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1212571,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Disabled First Responders; certain benefits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide certain benefits to disabled first responders; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for a free license plate for certain disabled first responders; to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of net income, so as to exempt disability payments to certain disabled first responders from state income tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB138/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55186","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1212578,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; immediate opening of investigation of missing veterans and services members who have physical or mental injuries arising from their service; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-1-8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of information assisting in identifying deceased persons and locating missing persons, so as to provide for the immediate opening of investigations of missing veterans and service members who have physical or mental injuries arising from their service; to amend Code Section 35-3-172 of the O.C.G.A., relating to development and implementation of a state-wide alert system for disabled adults and medically endangered persons, so as to include in such alert system missing veterans and service members who have physical or mental injuries arising from their service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB395/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55202","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1212584,"bill_number":"HR298","title":"Taiwan; relations with the United States and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR298/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55224","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1212593,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Local government; joint authorities to furnish certain information necessary for the state auditor to determine the net impact of their activities on associated tax digests; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to require joint authorities to furnish certain information necessary for the state auditor to determine the net impact of their activities on associated tax digests; to require the use of such net impact to determine equalized adjusted property tax digests; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB406/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55246","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1212597,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Crimes and offenses; unlawful for a person with intent to defraud a creditor's rights to deed or otherwise transfer title to real property to another person without the knowledge or consent of such other person; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud and related practices, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for a person with intent to hinder, delay, impair, or defraud a creditor's rights to deed or otherwise transfer title to real property to another person without the knowledge or consent of such other person; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB396/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55203","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1212603,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"City of Acworth; reference a certain map; adopt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB141/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55212","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1212612,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Dawsonville, City of; election of members of the city council by district; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act granting a new charter to the City of Dawsonville, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2748), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4135), so as to provide for the election of members of the city council by district; to provide for the description of the election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for the application of general law; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB380/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55181","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1212617,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Teachers Retirement System; certain members shall be eligible to obtain creditable service for international teaching services by paying the full actuarial cost of obtaining such creditable 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 define a term; 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":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB390/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55197","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1212623,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Employees' Retirement System; contact information of members shall be made available upon request by the Georgia State Retirees Association and other similarly situated entities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for retirement and pensions, so as to provide that contact information of members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia shall be made available upon request by the Georgia State Retirees Association and other similarly situated entities; to require the payment of all costs associated with such request to the system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB391/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55198","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1212630,"bill_number":"SR217","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR217/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55213","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1212639,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"Town of Cohutta; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring the Town of Cohutta on its historic 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR212/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55178","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1212644,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"STEM Academy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending STEM Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR216/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55210","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1212652,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Penal institutions; no private corporation shall operate a detention facility; provide","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 that no private corporation shall operate a detention facility; to provide for definitions; to provide for federal facilities; to provide for existing contractual obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB403/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55243","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1212657,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Local government; funding a development project's proportionate share of system improvement when such development project is exempt from development impact fees and such project creates affordable housing; exempt counties and municipalities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to exempt counties and municipalities from funding a development project's proportionate share of system improvement when such development project is exempt from development impact fees and such project creates affordable housing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB388/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55191","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1212663,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Uniform rules of the road; local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles upon sidewalks by persons under the age of 16 or with disabilities; allow","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 allow local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles upon sidewalks by persons under the age of 16 or with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB398/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55238","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1212671,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Insurance; statement indicating that the subscriber's health policy is fully insured is included on a subscriber's health insurance identification card; 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 that a statement indicating that the subscriber's health policy is fully insured is included on a subscriber's health insurance identification card; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB142/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55207","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1212677,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Education; excused absences for voting in state-wide elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to provide for excused absences for voting in state-wide elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB389/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55192","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1212684,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Tuskegee University; specialty license plate; 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 Tuskegee 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB137/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55180","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1212690,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"Jerusalem; as capital of Israel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR220/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55216","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1212697,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Outdoor stewardship; eligible applicants for and recipients of grants; redefine","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to outdoor stewardship, so as to redefine eligible applicants for and recipients of the grants; to provide for up to 5 percent of trust moneys for state administrative costs; to provide for annual reporting of program administration expenditures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB382/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55183","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1212703,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Insurance; insurers to develop selection standards for provider participation; require","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 certain insurer requirements; 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":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB145/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55214","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1212709,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Insurance; statement indicating that the subscriber's health policy is fully insured is included on a subscriber's health insurance identification card; 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 that a statement indicating that the subscriber's health policy is fully insured is included on a subscriber's health insurance identification card; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB385/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55188","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1212718,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"Paris, Jr., Tom; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tom Paris, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR218/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55196","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1212723,"bill_number":"HR293","title":"Georgia Dental Association and its Foundation for Oral Health for their education, advocacy, and volunteer efforts in helping to remove barriers to dental care for the citizens of this state; recognizing its 2018 Mission of Mercy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the dentists of Georgia, the Georgia Dental Association, and its Foundation for Oral Health for their education, advocacy, and volunteer efforts in helping to remove barriers to dental care for the citizens of this state and recognizing its 2018 Mission of Mercy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR293/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55219","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1212733,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"\"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965\"; procedures, conditions, and limitations on the issuance of bonds; 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 on the issuance of bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB143/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55237","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1212738,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Keenan, Vernon M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Vernon M. Keenan for his devotion and service to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for 45 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR211/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55177","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1212744,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Special license plates; United States Army Airborne School; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to establish a special license plate for graduates of the United States Army Airborne School; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon issuance of such license plates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB401/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55241","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1212751,"bill_number":"HR296","title":"Hubbard, Mayor Dorothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Dorothy Hubbard of Albany, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR296/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55222","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1212759,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Income tax; deduction for child support payments made pursuant to a court order to a custodial parent under certain circumstances; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to allow for a deduction for child support payments made pursuant to a court order to a custodial parent under certain circumstances; 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":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB393/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55200","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1212764,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Motor Vehicles; retain custody of the vehicle under certain conditions; valid number license plate without required revalidation decal affixed; 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB149/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55235","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1212771,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Crimes and Offenses; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence receiving, possessing, 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":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB150/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55239","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1212776,"bill_number":"HR294","title":"Cooper, Norm; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Norm Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR294/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55220","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1212785,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Child support; defined terms and terminology, grammar, and punctuation; revise and correct","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support guidelines for determining amount of award, continuation of duty of support, and duration of support, so as to revise and correct defined terms and terminology, grammar, and punctuation; to remove alimony as a specific deviation in certain circumstances; to exclude certain adoption assistance benefits from gross income; to clarify provisions relating to willful or voluntary unemployment or underemployment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB381/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55182","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1212792,"bill_number":"HB383","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":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB383/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55184","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1212798,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Equipment of Motor Vehicles; safety belts required as equipment, safety restraints for children; provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding equipment of motor vehicles, so as to revise provisions for safety belts required as equipment, safety restraints for children, and the usage of safety belts in passenger vehicles; to provide a response to Reid v. Odom, 199 Ga. App. 146; Boatwright v. Czerepinski, 194 Ga. App. 697; Katz v. White, 190 Ga. App. 458; Sapp v. Johnson, 184 Ga. App. 603, and any other case law that has provided for limiting the purposes for which seat belt nonusage evidence may be admitted; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB148/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55234","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1212803,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Uniform rules of the road; certain personnel employed by or volunteering for law enforcement agencies or fire departments to assist in directing and regulating the flow of traffic; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 23 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Chapter 1 of Title 35, and Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to traffic safety, general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, and general provisions regarding the uniform rules of the road, respectively, so as to authorize certain personnel employed by or volunteering for law enforcement agencies or fire departments to assist in directing and regulating the flow of traffic and to clarify provisions relating thereto; to provide for training requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB394/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55201","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1212811,"bill_number":"HR301","title":"Montoya, Ignacio; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ignacio Montoya; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR301/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55228","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1212817,"bill_number":"HB386","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":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB386/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55189","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1212825,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Motor vehicles; procedures, conditions, and standards for the issuance and display of digital license plates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for certain exceptions to the issuance of license plates, application for motor vehicle registration, and the design and display of license plates and revalidation decals; to provide for procedures, conditions, and standards for the issuance and display of digital license plates on motor vehicles; to provide for duties and rights of digital license plate providers; to authorize the adoption of rules and regulations by the Department of Revenue in relation to such license plates and providers; to provide for surrender of such plates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB399/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55227","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1212832,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure; illegal for an elected official of a local government to register as a lobbyist; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for an elected official of a local government to register as a lobbyist or engage in lobbying if such official is compensated for such lobbying activities other than by such official's salary from such local government; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB147/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55236","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1212837,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Income tax; unrelated business income of certain exempt organizations; 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 of, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to exclude from the calculation of unrelated business income of certain exempt organizations any amount included in federal unrelated business income due to the application of Section 512(a)(6) and Section 512(a)(7) of the United States Internal Revenue Code; 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":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB397/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55204","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1212844,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; retail package liquor stores conduct tasting events; samples of alcoholic beverages may be served; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide that retail package liquor stores may conduct tasting events at which samples of alcoholic beverages may be served; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions of tasting events; to provide for the remission of taxes applicable to tasting events; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the state revenue commissioner; to specify that manufacturers and wholesalers may provide samples of alcoholic beverages to retail dealers under certain conditions; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB146/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55215","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1212852,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Weapons; firearms stored or kept within a home be secured in a locked container; require","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 weapon, license requirement, and exceptions for homes, motor vehicles, private property, and other locations and conditions, so as to require that firearms stored or kept within a home be secured in a locked container; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB384/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55185","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1212858,"bill_number":"HR299","title":"Walker, Larry D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larry D. Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR299/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55225","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1212863,"bill_number":"SR222","title":"Taiwan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR222/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55233","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1212868,"bill_number":"HR292","title":"Smith, Bobby Frank; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby Frank Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR292/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55218","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1213983,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Education; mandatory kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; 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 mandatory kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; to lower the age of compulsory school attendance from six years old to five years old; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB414/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55260","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1213989,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"\"The Health Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide for improvements in the state's health care system and coordination of state health related entities; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for the creation of the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination; to provide for a director of health strategy and coordination; to provide for the creation of the Board of the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination; to amend other provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB151/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55248","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1213995,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"Fowler, Sr., Bob; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bob Fowler, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR231/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55269","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1214001,"bill_number":"SR232","title":"Ifill, Reverend Dr. Earle H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Earle H. Ifill on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR232/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55304","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1214007,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Child Victim Act of 2019; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide greater protections for individuals who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse; 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 extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to clarify existing law; to provide for claims against persons and public and private entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for retroactive claims for childhood sexual abuse under certain conditions; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB418/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55272","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1214013,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Torts; damages; an action to recover damages from death or injury only actual amounts paid for health care services/treatment be recoverable; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding damages, so as to provide that in an action to recover damages from death or injury only actual amounts paid for health care services or treatment shall be recoverable; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB155/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55270","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1214018,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"Atlanta United FC; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 MLS Cup; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR224/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55247","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1214024,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Special license plates; alternative fueled vehicles to include hybrid vehicles; allow for issuance","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 or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations and qualified motor vehicles or drivers with proceeds deposited into the general fund, so as to allow for the issuance of the special license plate for alternative fueled vehicles to include hybrid vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for the compilation and submission of a report on the issuance of such special plates to hybrid vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB408/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55254","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1214031,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"Constituent Day; recognize March 1, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2019, as Constituent Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR229/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55265","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1214038,"bill_number":"HR308","title":"Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; January 31, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2019, as Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR308/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55289","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1214044,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Revenue and taxation; locations for sales under tax levies and executions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-4-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for sales under tax levies and executions, so as to provide for locations for sales under tax levies and executions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB413/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55259","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1214051,"bill_number":"HR317","title":"Bush, Edna P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edna P. Bush; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR317/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55298","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1214057,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for qualifications; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for emergencies; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB417/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55271","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1214061,"bill_number":"HR322","title":"Carter, Donald \"Don\" J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald \"Don\" J. Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR322/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55303","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1214067,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Motor vehicles; use of bar shaped lighting devices to be illuminated under certain conditions; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to spotlights, foglights, and auxiliary lights permitted on motor vehicles, so as to allow for the use of bar shaped lighting devices on motor vehicles to be illuminated under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB410/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55256","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1214073,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"Cybersecurity Career Awareness Year in Georgia; recognize 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2019 as Cybersecurity Career Awareness Year in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR228/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55267","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1214081,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of identification cards to persons completing a term of incarceration; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification cards for persons without drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of identification cards to persons completing a term of incarceration; to authorize the issuance of identification cards in the absence of otherwise required documentation; to provide for the sharing of identifying information possessed by the Department of Corrections or jailers with the Department of Driver Services; to provide for the form of such identification cards; to authorize compliance with the federal REAL ID Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB415/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55262","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1214087,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Criminal procedure; imposition of punishment for crimes involving bias or prejudice; revise criteria","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to revise the criteria for imposition of punishment for crimes involving bias or prejudice; to revise the sanctions for such crimes; to provide for the manner of serving such sentences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB426/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55281","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1214093,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Insurance; division of a domestic insurer into two or more resulting domestic insurers; provide","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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB156/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55273","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1214100,"bill_number":"HR313","title":"Okoye, Gabe; Gabe Okoye Leadership Day in Gwinnett County; November 6, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gabe Okoye and recognizing November 6, 2019, as Gabe Okoye Leadership Day in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR313/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55294","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1214105,"bill_number":"HR319","title":"O'Donoghue, Stephanie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie O'Donoghue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR319/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55300","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1214111,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Revenue and taxation; exempt all real property owned by tax exempt organizations if such real property is used exclusively for the purpose of rented or leased multiple-family housing","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 exempt all real property owned by tax exempt organizations if such real property is used exclusively for the purpose of rented or leased multiple-family housing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB427/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55282","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1214118,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"South Fulton, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; 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":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB423/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55278","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1214124,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Trauma Scene Cleanup Services; comprehensive regulation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of trauma scene cleanup services; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for qualifications; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for emergencies; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V13","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB153/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55249","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1214130,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; define terms and incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to revise provisions relating to partnership returns and adjustments; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB419/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55274","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1214137,"bill_number":"HR320","title":"Wright, Crystal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Crystal Wright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR320/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55301","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1214142,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Elections; new voting systems for use 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 new voting systems for use in elections in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for the qualifications of such systems; to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs; to provide for ballot marking devices; to provide for in-person voting by paper ballot; to provide for audits; to repeal provisions of law authorizing the use of voting machines; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB433/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55313","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1214148,"bill_number":"SR225","title":"Shepherd, Sr., James Harold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold Shepherd, Sr., cofounder of the Shepherd Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR225/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55251","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1214155,"bill_number":"HR307","title":"Dawkins, Chaplain Clifton; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chaplain Clifton Dawkins on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR307/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55288","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1214161,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Conservation and natural resources; county and municipal governing authorities to approve erosion and sediment control plans in lieu of approval by soil and water conservation commission districts; authorize in certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to authorize in certain circumstances county and municipal governing authorities to approve erosion and sediment control plans in lieu of approval by soil and water conservation commission districts; to provide that counties and municipalities can contract with qualified personnel to implement land disturbance activity ordinances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB422/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55277","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1214167,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Crimes and offenses; include certain sex crimes into the definition of criminal gang activity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-15-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding street gang terrorism and prevention, so as to include certain sex crimes into the definition of criminal gang activity; to revise a definition; to amend Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence, so as to revise rules pertaining to the admissibility of a complainant's past sexual behavior in prosecutions for certain sexual offenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB424/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55279","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1214173,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; certain limitations upon manufacturers; 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 limitations upon manufacturers of alcoholic beverages; to increase the quantity certain manufacturers of alcoholic beverages may produce and sell at wholesale or retail; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB152/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55250","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1214179,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Education; school year shall not begin prior to the second full 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 second full week in August; to provide for input on the school year calendar from community organizations and parent organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB421/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55276","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1214187,"bill_number":"HR312","title":"\"Run the Reagan\" Charitable Road Race; 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th anniversary of the \"Run the Reagan\" Charitable Road Race; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR312/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55293","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1214193,"bill_number":"HR323","title":"Ole Mill Rangers and the Ole Mill Blue of the Ole Mill Range Complex; exceptional performance in the United States Army National Air Rifle Championship; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Ole Mill Rangers and the Ole Mill Blue of the Ole Mill Range Complex for their exceptional performance in the United States Army National Air Rifle Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR323/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55305","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1214199,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Georgia Communications Services Tax Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to provide for state and local excise taxes on communications services and to eliminate certain other state or local taxes, charges, or fees related to such services; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to exempt certain broadband equipment from sales and use tax; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Revenue and the state revenue commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB428/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55283","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1214205,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax on persons who enter certain rental agreements with certain equipment rental companies within a certain period of time; levy and impose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to levy and impose a tax on persons who enter certain rental agreements with certain equipment rental companies within a certain period of time; to require such equipment rental companies to collect such taxes and remit them to county tax commissioners for credit against such company's ad valorem tax liability for certain equipment; to provide that county tax commissioners shall retain excess fees; to provide for the reporting of certain statistical data related to such tax; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB420/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55275","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1214211,"bill_number":"HR311","title":"Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia; Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; Mach 7, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 7, 2019, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR311/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55292","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1214218,"bill_number":"HR321","title":"Ballard, Katherine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katherine Ballard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR321/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55302","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1214224,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax imposed on the Georgia taxable net income of individuals; modify rate","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 modify the rate of tax imposed on the Georgia taxable net income of individuals; to add Georgia income tax paid by an individual to Georgia taxable net income to the extent such tax was deducted in determining federal taxable income; to provide for an earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to amend an Act approved March 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 8), which lowered the personal and corporate income tax rates, so as to repeal certain conflicting provisions related to personal income tax rates; 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":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB432/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55309","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1214229,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; exclusion for motor vehicles owned or leased by or to a nonprofit organization or entity that is exempt from taxation; provide","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 taxes on motor vehicles, so as to provide an exclusion for motor vehicles owned or leased by or to a nonprofit organization or entity that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) of the federal Internal Revenue Code which provides fire protection and firefighting services to communities in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB412/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55258","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1214236,"bill_number":"SR230","title":"Hough, James Jackson \"Jack\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Jackson \"Jack\" Hough; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR230/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55268","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1214242,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Motor vehicles; registration fee for alternative fueled personal transportation vehicles; provide","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 operation of vehicles, fee for permanent licensing of certain trailers, and fee for new passenger car, so as to provide for a registration fee for alternative fueled personal transportation vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB429/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55284","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1214248,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Alpharetta, City of; ad valorem tax; eliminate income restriction for homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to increase the homestead exemption from certain City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for certain residents thereof who are 65 years of age or over and for other residents thereof who are 70 years of age or over, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4669), as amended, so as to eliminate the income restriction for the $10,000.00 homestead exemption for residents age 65 or older; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB430/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55286","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1214255,"bill_number":"HR318","title":"Collins, K. Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending K. Scott Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR318/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55299","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1214261,"bill_number":"HR310","title":"Chamblee Charter High School Lady Bulldogs tennis team; winning the 2018 GHSA 5A State Tennis Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Chamblee Charter High School Lady Bulldogs tennis team for winning the 2018 GHSA 5A State Tennis Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR310/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55291","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1214266,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; operation of motorized mobility devices; provide","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 provide for the operation of motorized mobility devices; 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":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB159/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55312","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1214273,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Property owners' associations; creating or enforcing covenants which infringe upon a lot owner's right to install a solar energy device; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 and Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property owners' associations and covenants and warranties, respectively, so as to prohibit property owners' associations from creating or enforcing covenants which infringe upon a lot owner's right to install a solar energy device; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB407/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55253","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1214279,"bill_number":"SR233","title":"PANDAS Awareness Day; recognize October 9, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 9, 2019, as PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR233/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55307","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1214285,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Georgia Coroner's Training Council; hearing complaints from outside parties regarding coroners; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-65 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Coroner's Training Council, so as to provide for hearing complaints from outside parties regarding coroners; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB154/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55252","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1214293,"bill_number":"HR314","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":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR314/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55295","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1214299,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Public Funds; when funds shall be considered to held by a depository; specify; State Depository Board certain policies and procedures related to deposit placement programs; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accounting for public funds, so as to specify when funds shall be considered to be held by a depository; to require the State Depository Board to establish certain policies and procedures related to deposit placement 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":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB157/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55308","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1214305,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"Sheppard, Jim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jim Sheppard and congratulating him upon being named 2018 Coroner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR226/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55261","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1214310,"bill_number":"HR324","title":"Eleven Black Men of Liberty County, Inc.; 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Eleven Black Men of Liberty County, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR324/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55306","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1214316,"bill_number":"HR309","title":"Strange, Larson C. \"Shot\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larson C. \"Shot\" Strange; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR309/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55290","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1214323,"bill_number":"HR306","title":"Personal and corporate income tax rates; reduction by 0.25 percent; provide","description":"A RESOLUTION to provide for a reduction in the highest personal and corporate income tax rates by 0.25 percent through ratification of the contingent effective date language in subsection (c) of Section 3-1 of the Act approved March 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 8), which reduced the highest personal and corporate income tax rates; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR306/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55285","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1214329,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Income tax credit; alternative simplified credit; revise requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an income tax credit for qualified research expenses, so as to revise the requirement for the alternative simplified 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":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB425/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55280","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1214336,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2019, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR227/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55266","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1214343,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Alpharetta, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; increase homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for an additional $10,000.00 homestead exemption from certain City of Alpharetta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4836), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4001), so as to increase the exemption amount from $40,000.00 to $45,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB431/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55287","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1214349,"bill_number":"HR305","title":"House Study Committee on Special License Plates; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Special License Plates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR305/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55264","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1214354,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Ad valorem tax; property tax bills shall not include any nontax related fees or assessments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that property tax bills shall not include any nontax related fees or assessments; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB411/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55257","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1214360,"bill_number":"HR315","title":"National League of Cities' Mayors Challenge to End Veterans Homelessness; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National League of Cities' Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR315/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55296","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1214366,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"State Vaccine Consumer Protection Office; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the State Vaccine Consumer Protection Office; to provide for definitions; to provide for its duties; to provide for the creation of a State Vaccination Information Sheet; to provide for rights of consumers to decline administration of vaccines; to provide for an annual report; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB416/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55263","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1214372,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"\"Anti-Human Trafficking Protective Response Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 9, 15, 16, 17, and 41 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice, courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and nuisances, respectively, so as to provide additional safeguards and protections against human trafficking; to authorize DFCS to provide care and supervision to children who are victims of human trafficking; to expand prohibitions against trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to conform certain cross-references; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB158/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55310","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1214378,"bill_number":"HR316","title":"Columbus Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2019, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR316/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55297","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1214384,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Professions and businesses; authorize delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life threatening situations","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 nurse, so as to authorize the delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life-threatening situations; to revise definitions; to increase the number of advanced practice registered nurses with whom a delegating physician can enter into a nurse protocol agreement and supervise at one time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB409/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55255","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1214389,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"Mercer University School of Law; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercer University School of Law for its commitment to higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR234/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55311","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1215348,"bill_number":"HR342","title":"Georgia Rural Health Association; Rural Health Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 27, 2019, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR342/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55373","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1215349,"bill_number":"HR338","title":"Pease, Kyle and Brent; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Kyle and Brent Pease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR338/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55369","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1215350,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Local Government; disaster mitigation improvements and broadband services infrastructure; downtown development authorities; 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 disaster mitigation improvements and broadband services infrastructure in projects of downtown development authorities and development authorities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB162/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55316","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1215351,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Sales and use tax; jet fuel; exempt for a period of time and levy an excise tax during such period","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 exempt jet fuel from the state sales and use tax for a period of time and to levy an excise tax on jet fuel during such period; to modify provisions for the use of proceeds of taxes on jet fuel; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB447/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55346","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1215352,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Revenue, Department of; access Bank Match Registry for certain purposes; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of duty of support, so as to allow the Department of Revenue to access the Bank Match Registry for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB452/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55351","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1215354,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Conservation and natural 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 strike obsolete language and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB445/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55344","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1215355,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"General Assembly; requirements for consideration of local legislation revising existing districts or creating new districts; 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 the General Assembly generally, so as to provide the requirements for consideration of local legislation revising existing districts or creating new districts by the General Assembly; to provide for preparation or review of local districting plans by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office; to provide for requirements and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB177/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55378","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1215356,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Juvenile Code; treatment program within the juvenile court relating to the prevention and treatment of substance abuse; create","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 regarding the Juvenile Code, so as to create a treatment program within the juvenile court relating to the prevention and treatment of substance abuse; to provide for a definition; to include such program within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; to provide for a privilege against self-incrimination for participation in such program; to provide for an order requiring participation in such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB441/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55329","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1215357,"bill_number":"SR236","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":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR236/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55333","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1215358,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Courts; juvenile court judges shall be elected by electors of the judicial circuit in which the judge is to serve; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to juvenile court administration, so as to provide that juvenile court judges shall be elected by electors of the judicial circuit in which the judge is to serve; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB439/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55322","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1215359,"bill_number":"HR328","title":"Speaker of the House of Representatives; resign from his leadership position; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Speaker of the House of Representatives to resign from his leadership position; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR328/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55334","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1215361,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Sinclair Water Authority; determination of a quorum of the members of the board; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the membership of the Sinclair Water Authority, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3648), as amended, so as to change the determination of a quorum of the members of the board of said authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB436/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55319","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1215363,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Specialized Land Transactions; statements of accounts under \"Georgia Condominium Act\" and \"Georgia Property Owners' Association Act\"; 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 for statements of account under the \"Georgia Condominium Act\" and the \"Georgia Property Owners' Association Act\" for fees owed to condominium associations and property owners' associations, respectively, to facilitate certain property transactions; to provide for information required in a statement of account; to provide for a statutory form for use as a statement of account; to provide for the manner of providing such statements; to provide for fees for certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB178/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55379","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1215364,"bill_number":"HR343","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; October 7-11, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 7-11, 2019, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR343/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55374","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1215365,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Relative Search by DFCS; foster placement for a child adjudicated as a dependent; determine such child's permanency plan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-211 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to relative search by DFCS, so as to provide that a foster placement for a child adjudicated as a dependent child may be deemed as the child's fictive kin in determining such child's permanency plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB167/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55338","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1215366,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Nurses; certain definitions; 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 definitions relating to nurses; to clarify requirements relating to granting authorization to holders of multistate licenses to engage in advanced nursing practice; to repeal a provision relating to the Nurse Licensure Compact; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB168/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55342","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1215368,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Buildings and Housing and Local Government; local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances; building design elements; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 and Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing and local government, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances or regulations relating to or regulating building design elements as applied to one or two-family dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to revise the term \"zoning\" as it relates to zoning procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB172/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55361","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1215369,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Education; grant program to encourage certain physicians to practice in underserved areas of the state; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to create a grant program to encourage certain physicians to practice in underserved areas of the state; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB442/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55331","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1215370,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Local government; elect an annual report in lieu of a biennial audit; increase expenditure amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to increase the expenditure amount for which a local government may elect an annual report in lieu of a biennial audit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB456/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55355","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1215371,"bill_number":"HR334","title":"McWhorter, Josh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josh McWhorter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR334/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55364","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1215372,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Bonds and Recognizances; when and under what circumstances persons accused of crimes may be released on their own recognizance; provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, so as to revise provisions regarding when and under what circumstances persons accused of crimes may be released on their own recognizance; to provide for the types of security for bail; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB164/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55332","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1215373,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Revenue and taxation; timber producers incurring losses from Hurricane Michael; clarify that certain credits that have been transferred shall not be refundable","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for timber producers incurring losses from Hurricane Michael, so as to clarify that certain income tax credits that have been transferred shall not be refundable to the transferee and shall not be eligible for transfer; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB446/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55345","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1215376,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"\"Woman's Right to Know Act\"; chemical abortion under voluntary and informed consent requirements; include","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":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB169/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55340","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1215377,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Game and fish; provide for mariculture development","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to seafood, so as to provide for mariculture development; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 12-5-295 of the O.C.G.A., relating to applicability of activities in coastal marshlands, so as revise an add exemption certain; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB450/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55349","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1215378,"bill_number":"HR344","title":"Morris Innovative High School Translation Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morris Innovative High School Translation Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR344/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55375","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1215379,"bill_number":"HR332","title":"Georgia Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR332/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55360","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1215380,"bill_number":"HR331","title":"Mercer University School of Law; commitment to higher education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercer University School of Law for its commitment to higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR331/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55359","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1215382,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"State and Other Flags; Honor and Remember flag as the state's emblem of the service and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces; designate","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 designate the Honor and Remember flag as the state's emblem of the service and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces; to provide for the display of the Honor and Remember flag at designated state-owned properties on certain designated days; to provide that such flags are manufactured in the United States; to provide that local governments may display the Honor and Remember flag; to provide for the adoption of guidelines for the display of such flags; to provide for the procurement and distribution of such flags; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB170/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55341","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1215383,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Commerce and trade; regulation of certain practices by providers of broadband services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for regulation of certain practices by providers of broadband services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB437/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55320","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1215384,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Dual Enrollment 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 revise the \"Move on When Ready Act\" and dual credit course; to revise a short title; to provide for certain covered dual credit courses; to provide for certain covered eligible high school students; to provide for maximum covered hours; to provide for high school students to take noncovered dual credit courses at their own expense or with lottery funds; to provide for responsibilities of the commission; to provide for counseling by the postsecondary institution; to provide for application to HOPE scholarship and grant caps; 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":"2020-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB444/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55336","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1215385,"bill_number":"HR345","title":"Persons who are 17 years of age and older; may register to vote and vote in elections in this state; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that persons who are 17 years of age and older may register to vote and vote in elections 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":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR345/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55357","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1215386,"bill_number":"HR329","title":"House Study Committee on Homeowners' Associations, Condominium Owners' Associations, and Property Owners in Community Associations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Homeowners' Associations, Condominium Owners' Associations, and Property Owners in Community Associations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR329/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55356","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1215387,"bill_number":"HR327","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for 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":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR327/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55328","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1215390,"bill_number":"HR330","title":"Foster, Tom, Jr.; Joyce Pruitt Foster; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memory of Tom Foster, Jr., and Joyce Pruitt Foster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR330/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55358","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1215391,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Education; weighted scores for certain coursework for purposes of determining HOPE scholarship and Zell Miller scholarship eligibility; 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 weighted scores for certain coursework for purposes of determining HOPE scholarship and Zell Miller scholarship eligibility; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB161/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55315","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1215392,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Income tax credit; rehabilitation of historic structures; revise procedures, conditions, and limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the imposition, rate, and computation and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise procedures, conditions, and limitations relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to authorize promulgation of regulations; to provide for preapproval of additional tax credits for current recipients of tax credits; to provide for sharing and confidentiality of certain preapproval information; to provide for the submission of applications to the Department of Community Affairs; to revise provisions relating to assignment of corporate income tax credits; 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":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB451/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55350","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1215393,"bill_number":"HB438","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":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB438/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55321","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1215394,"bill_number":"HR339","title":"Mothers Raising Sons, Inc.; Mothers Raising Sons Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mothers Raising Sons, Inc., and recognizing March 20, 2019, as Mothers Raising Sons Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR339/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55370","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1215395,"bill_number":"HR341","title":"The annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; commending the Cordele City Commission, the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, the Crisp County Power Commission, the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce & Cordele Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending the Cordele City Commission, the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, the Crisp County Power Commission, the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce & Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR341/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55372","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1215397,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Retirement and Pension Systems; definition of public employment related crime; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions and prohibitions on membership in public retirement or pension systems, so as to revise the definition of public employment related crime; to modify the manner and timing for the deduction or cessation of payments owed by a public employee as a result of public employment related crimes; to increase the time in which a public retirement system shall initiate certain administrative proceedings upon the conviction of a member or beneficiary of a public employment related crime; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB174/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55365","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1215398,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"Smokey Bear; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Smokey Bear on his 75th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR235/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55330","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1215399,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Motor vehicles; operation of motorized mobility devices; provide","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 provide for the operation of motorized mobility devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB454/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55353","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1215400,"bill_number":"HR325","title":"Elected constitutional executive officer; vacancy in the office upon qualifying for election of another elective constitutional executive office; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the vacancy in the office of an elected constitutional executive officer upon an incumbent officer qualifying for election to another elective constitutional executive office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR325/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55324","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1215401,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; certain public employers; make employer and employee contribution on behalf of retired members; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to remove a cross-reference; 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 require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on behalf of retired members employed by such employers either directly or indirectly; to remove a cross-reference; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB176/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55377","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1215404,"bill_number":"HR326","title":"Roger C. Dill Transportation Center; Tift County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Roger C. Dill and dedicating a building in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR326/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55327","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1215405,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Education; designation of a nonprofit organization to govern high school athletics in this state; 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":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB165/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55337","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1215406,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Courts, Primaries and Elections, and Ad Valorem Taxation; 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-08","last_action":"Act 310","last_action_date":"2019-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB171/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55343","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1215407,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"'Georgia Educational Scholarship Act'","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 a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualified education expenses; to provide for qualifications for students to participate in the account 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 Governor's Office of Student Achievement to promulgate 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":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Notice to Reconsider","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB173/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55363","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1215408,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Juvenile Code; juvenile court to include children who are under the age of 18 years; change jurisdiction","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB440/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55323","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1215409,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Revenue and taxation; water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST); allow for levy of such sales and use tax to last up to five years; redefine the term \"municipality\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST), so as to redefine the term \"municipality\"; to allow for the levy of such sales and use tax to last up to five years; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB443/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55335","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1215411,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; revise definition of innkeeper to include lodging facilitators","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 revise the definition of \"innkeeper\" to include lodging facilitators; to expand the levy of a nightly excise tax to include all rooms, lodgings, and accommodations furnished for value to the public by innkeepers; to define the term \"lodging facilitator\"; 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":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB448/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55347","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1215412,"bill_number":"HR336","title":"Stewart, Whitley; winning the World Wake Surfing Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Whitley Stewart for winning the World Wake Surfing Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR336/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55367","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1215413,"bill_number":"HR335","title":"Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; 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":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR335/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55366","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1215414,"bill_number":"SB166","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, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB166/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55339","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1215415,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions; require","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 require certain public employers to make employer and employee contributions to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for employed beneficiaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB175/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55376","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1215418,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Georgia Agricultural Marketing Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agriculture, so as to create the Georgia Agricultural Marketing Authority; to provide for the liberal construction; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Attorney General, so as to provide for the inclusion of the Georgia Agricultural Marketing Authority as a state authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB455/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55354","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1215419,"bill_number":"HR333","title":"Leadership Paulding 29; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 29; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR333/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55362","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1215420,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to enact the \"Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act\"; to provide definitions; to provide for risk protection order hearings and issuance; to revise provisions regarding temporary ex parte risk protection orders; to provide for service of notice; to provide for the termination and extension of orders; to provide for surrender and return of firearms, ammunition, and weapons carry licenses; to provide for the reporting of orders; to provide for penalties and liability; to provide for instructional and informational materials to be produced by the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB435/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55318","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1215421,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Education; campus policeman who is employed by a private educational institution of higher learning and who commits a tort while acting within the scope of official duties shall not be subject to lawsuit or liability; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campus policemen, so as to provide that a campus policeman who is employed by a private educational institution of higher learning and who commits a tort while acting within the scope of his or her official duties or employment or authorized law enforcement powers shall not be subject to lawsuit or liability therefor; to provide for a definition; to provide for an exemption; to provide for liability to a private educational institution of higher learning employing such campus policeman; to provide for limitations on amounts of damages for such liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB434/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55317","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1215422,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Sales and use tax; certain property used in the construction, renovation, or expansion of certain multiuse arenas; 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 sales and use tax for certain property used in the construction, renovation, or expansion of certain multiuse arenas; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB449/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55348","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1215423,"bill_number":"HR337","title":"Golden Isles College & Career Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Golden Isles College & Career Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR337/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55368","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1215425,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Safety Belts; all occupants of a passenger vehicle shall be restrained by a seat safety belt; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-76.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, so as to provide that all occupants of a passenger vehicle, whether in a front seat or back seat, shall be restrained by a seat safety belt; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB160/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55314","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1215426,"bill_number":"HR340","title":"Crane, Herbert Millet \"Bert\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herbert Millet \"Bert\" Crane, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR340/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55371","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1215427,"bill_number":"SR237","title":"United States Congress; call a convention; limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected; United States House of Representatives; 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":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR237/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55325","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1215428,"bill_number":"SB163","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB163/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55326","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1215429,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Douglas County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Douglas 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB453/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55352","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1217064,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Controlled substances; Schedules I, 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, IV, and V 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":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB483/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55451","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1217065,"bill_number":"HR347","title":"Rho Prime Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity; grand occasion of its 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Rho Prime Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity on the grand occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR347/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55418","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1217067,"bill_number":"SR242","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 4, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 4, 2019, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR242/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55409","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1217069,"bill_number":"HR350","title":"Jorgensen, Annie; Miss Georgia 2018; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Annie Jorgensen, Miss Georgia 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR350/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55421","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1217071,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Public swimming pools; exempt pools located in condominium complexes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-45-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding public swimming pools, so as to exempt pools located in condominium complexes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB477/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55416","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1217074,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"Gainesville High School; salute","description":"A RESOLUTION saluting the 125th graduating class of Gainesville High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR240/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55402","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1217076,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Labor and industrial relations; certain procedures prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rules of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to require certain procedures prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rules of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB474/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55413","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1217078,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act; party may bring a counterclaim for contempt in response to a complaint seeking a change of legal or physical custody; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide that a party may bring a counterclaim for contempt or enforcement of a child custody order or for modification of legal or physical custody in response to a complaint seeking a change of legal or physical custody; to revise definitions; to provide that a party may make a cross-motion or counterclaim for contempt or enforcement of a child custody order in response to a motion for contempt or enforcement of a custody order; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB190/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55447","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1217080,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Juvenile Code; procedures concerning removal considerations; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions of the Juvenile Code, so as to revise procedures concerning removal considerations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB472/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55411","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1217082,"bill_number":"HR358","title":"Littel, Joyce; 35 years of broadcasting and programming excellence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Joyce Littel for 35 years of broadcasting and programming excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR358/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55431","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1217083,"bill_number":"SR244","title":"Campbell, Ann-Marie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann-Marie Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR244/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55423","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1217086,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Health Records; costs for copying medical records; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health records, so as to provide for costs for copying medical records; to provide for electronic delivery of records unless paper is requested; to provide for penalties for not providing records in a timely fashion; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB189/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55441","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1217088,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Revenue and Taxation; each person that files FORM 1099-K with the Internal Revenue Service shall also file electronically to the state revenue commissioner on or before federal deadline; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of revenue and taxation, so as to provide that each person that files or is required to file Form 1099-K with the Internal Revenue Service shall also electronically file a copy of each such form to the state revenue commissioner on or before the federal deadline; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB183/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55391","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1217090,"bill_number":"HR349","title":"Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day; February 28, 2019; importance of an adequate workforce of primary care and maternity care physicians in our state; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 28, 2019, as Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day and the importance of an adequate workforce of primary care and maternity care physicians in our state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR349/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55420","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1217092,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Hidden Predator Act of 2019; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide greater protections for individuals who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse; 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 extend the statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to clarify existing law; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for retroactive claims for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB479/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55440","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1217095,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Revenue and taxation; governing authorities of counties may provide facilities in multiple locations for hearings on appeals to boards of equalization; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform property tax administration and equalization, so as to provide that the governing authorities of counties may provide facilities in multiple locations for hearings on appeals to boards of equalization; to provide that a hearing shall be held in the location nearest to the taxpayer's residence; to require the random assignment of hearing panel members to such locations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB482/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55450","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1217098,"bill_number":"HB473","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":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB473/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55412","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1217100,"bill_number":"HR361","title":"PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; October 9, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 9, 2019, as PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR361/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55434","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1217102,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Department of Labor; designated as the administrator of all programs for which the state is responsible pursuant to Public Law 105-220; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the State Workforce Development Board, federal composition requirements, meetings, authorization for the promulgation of rules and regulations, and administration of programs, so as to provide for the Department of Labor to be designated as the administrator of all programs for which the state is responsible pursuant to Public Law 105-220 and of the policies and methods of implementation promulgated by the State Workforce Development Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB181/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55383","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1217103,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Roswell, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Roswell 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB460/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55388","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1217105,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; identification requirements for any person or entity making a telephone solicitation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding telephone service, so as to provide identification requirements for any person or entity making a telephone solicitation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB480/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55444","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1217108,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Education; child entertainer students performing during one or more school days shall not be counted absent from school; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that child entertainer students performing during one or more school days shall not be counted absent from school; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB476/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55415","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1217110,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Seafood; mariculture development; legislative findings; definitions; unlawful acts; permitting; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to seafood, so as to provide for mariculture development; to amend Code Section 12-5-295 of the O.C.G.A., relating to applicability of activities in coastal marshlands, so as to revise and add an exemption certain; 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":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB182/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55392","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1217112,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of a Class C driver's license to operators of certain three-wheeled motor vehicles; 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 issuance of a Class C driver's license to operators of certain three-wheeled motor vehicles; to exempt operators of certain three-wheeled motor vehicles from headgear and eye-protective device requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB463/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55393","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1217114,"bill_number":"HR360","title":"Real Hero Report; honoring and empowering members and veterans of the United States military; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Real Hero Report for honoring and empowering members and veterans of the United States military; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR360/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55433","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1217116,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"License Plate and Registration; adoption of a real-time internet services model; provide; Data Base Advisory Council; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administration and enforcement of chapter, so as to provide for the adoption of a real-time internet services model to provide for the electronic transmission of minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage;to create the Data Base Advisory Council; to provide for council membership, duties, and reporting; to provide for an online application to connect systems between insurers and state agencies; to provide for a third-party contractor as a designated agent for administration of the system; to provide that insurers shall provide certain information to the system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB179/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55380","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1217119,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Cobb County; clerk of the Superior Court; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB467/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55399","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1217121,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Georgia Water Customer Bill of Rights Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to enact the \"Georgia Water Customer Bill of Rights Act\"; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for customer service standards and disclosures; to provide for requirements regarding billing and other mistakes and errors; to provide for refunds and credits; to provide for administrative and civil remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB465/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55395","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1217122,"bill_number":"HR348","title":"Lee County High School Trojans football team; winning the 2018 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Lee County High School Trojans football team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR348/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55419","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":1217124,"bill_number":"HR356","title":"Mama Mia; successful career in the field of radio broadcasting; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mama Mia for her successful career in the field of radio broadcasting; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR356/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55429","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1217127,"bill_number":"HR367","title":"Georgia school districts; have an emergency medical technician (EMT) present during all full-contact sporting events; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's school districts to have an emergency medical technician (EMT) present during all full-contact sporting events; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR367/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55442","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1217129,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Courts; judicial accounting; change the judicial operations fund fee and provide for a sunset","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21A of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial accounting, so as to change the judicial operations fund fee and provide for a sunset; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB485/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55453","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1217132,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Property; vehicle immobilization devices or boots to be applied to motor vehicles on private property under certain circumstances; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property, so as to allow for vehicle immobilization devices or boots to be applied to motor vehicles on private property under certain circumstances; 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":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB469/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55401","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1217134,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Reinsurance of Risks; adequate regulation of reinsurers; incorporation of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners reinsurance model into the Georgia Insurance Code; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reinsurance of risks, so as to provide adequate regulation of reinsurers; to provide for the incorporation of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners reinsurance model law into the Georgia Insurance Code; to provide domestic ceding insurers credit as either an asset or a deduction in liability on account of reinsurance purchased only when the purchase meets new requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB188/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55406","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1217136,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Trusts; qualified self-settled spendthrift trusts; establish","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 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 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB186/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55407","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1217138,"bill_number":"HR351","title":"Marrero, President Kyle; his many contributions to the University of West Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending President Kyle Marrero for his many contributions to the University of West Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR351/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55424","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1217140,"bill_number":"HR366","title":"Home Builders Association of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Home Builders Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR366/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55439","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1217145,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Cobb County; clerk of the State Court; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of clerk of the State Court of Cobb County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB468/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55400","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1217147,"bill_number":"HR357","title":"Hobby, Jenn; 19 years of broadcasting and programming excellence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Jenn Hobby for 19 years of broadcasting and programming excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR357/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55430","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1217149,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Penal institutions; provide matters related to the housing, health, and care of female inmates","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 the prenatal, perinatal, postpartum, and special needs of female inmates; to provide custodian training; to provide for parental needs; to provide for the documentation and reporting of certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB475/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55414","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1217151,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to abortion; to amend Chapter 9A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Woman's Right to Know Act;\" to amend Chapter 9B of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician's obligation in performance of abortions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parent and child relationship generally; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB481/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55445","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1217153,"bill_number":"HR353","title":"Daniel, Sharon Stovall; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Sharon Stovall Daniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR353/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55426","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1217156,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Fire protection and safety; use of class B fire-fighting foam for testing purposes if such foam contains a certain class of fluorinated organic chemicals; prohibit","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 prohibit the use of class B fire-fighting foam for testing purposes if such foam contains a certain class of fluorinated organic chemicals; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB458/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55386","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1217158,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Elections; clerks of state courts and clerks of superior courts; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding selection and qualification of candidates and presidential electors, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for clerks of state courts and clerks of superior courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB466/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55398","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1217161,"bill_number":"HR359","title":"Gordon Lee High School boys golf team; winning the 2018 GHSA Class A (Public) State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gordon Lee High School boys golf team for winning the 2018 GHSA Class A (Public) State Golf Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR359/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55432","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1217163,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"Smith, William Ralph \"Skipper\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Ralph \"Skipper\" Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR245/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55443","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1217164,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Public Assistance; qualified Medicare beneficiary program; eligibility requirements; application forms; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public assistance, so as to provide for a qualified Medicare beneficiary program; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for application forms; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB185/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55405","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1217167,"bill_number":"HR354","title":"McBee, Jazzy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jazzy McBee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR354/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55427","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1217169,"bill_number":"HR355","title":"Black, Twanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Twanda Black; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR355/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55428","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1217171,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Motor vehicles; implied consent notices; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to revise the implied consent notices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB471/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55410","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1217173,"bill_number":"HR352","title":"Mt. Bethel Christian Academy; one of the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mt. Bethel Christian Academy as one of the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR352/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55425","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1217175,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Education; driver's license verification system for school bus drivers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 22 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school buses, so as to provide for a driver's license verification system for school bus drivers; to require participation by local boards of education; to provide for data submission; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for coordination among the Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Technology Authority, and the Department of Driver Services; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required, so as to provide that records maintained for such verification system shall not be subject to public disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB459/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55387","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1217178,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Courts; law assistants as law clerks and staff attorneys; rename","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, and Code Section 47-2-263 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit for certain past service as an assistant district attorney or employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council, payment of employee contributions, and credit for service as a full-time law assistant, so as to rename law assistants as law clerks and staff attorneys; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB191/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55448","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1217180,"bill_number":"SR241","title":"Carter, Donald \"Don\" J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald \"Don\" J. Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR241/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55403","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1217182,"bill_number":"HR364","title":"Georgia State University men's basketball team; championship season and outstanding performance in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University men's basketball team on its championship season and outstanding performance in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR364/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55437","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1217183,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Revenue and taxation; exempt all real property owned by tax exempt organizations if such real property is used exclusively for the purpose of multiple-family housing","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 exempt all real property owned by tax exempt organizations if such real property is used exclusively for the purpose of multiple-family housing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB461/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55389","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1217185,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Education; local boards of education to have a 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":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB464/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55394","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1217187,"bill_number":"HR363","title":"Georgia State University women's tennis team; championship season and outstanding performance in the 2018 NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University women's tennis team on its championship season and outstanding performance in the 2018 NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR363/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55436","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1217190,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; judicial procedure for purging a person's involuntary hospitalization information; provide","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB187/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55404","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1217193,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Coweta County; school district ad valorem tax; raise homestead exemption amounts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Coweta County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age but less than 71 years of age, $60,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 71 years of age but less than 75 years of age, and $80,000.00 for residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or older, approved January 17, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3501), so as to raise the exemption amounts; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB462/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55390","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1217195,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; analysis and collection of DNA for individuals charged with a felony offense but sentenced as a first offender or under conditional discharge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for analysis and collection of DNA for individuals charged with a felony offense but sentenced as a first offender or under conditional discharge; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to dissemination of information in the data bank; to change provisions relating to expungement of profiles in the data bank; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB470/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55408","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1217197,"bill_number":"SR247","title":"Morris Brown College Day; recognize March 14, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2019, as Morris Brown College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR247/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55449","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1217199,"bill_number":"HR362","title":"Veterans Day in Georgia; November 11, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 11, 2019, as Veterans Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR362/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55435","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1217202,"bill_number":"SR246","title":"Smith, Bobby Ray; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby Ray Smith upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR246/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55446","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1217203,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Motor vehicles; safety belts and safety restraints; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding equipment of motor vehicles, so as to revise provisions for safety belts required as equipment, safety restraints for children, and the usage of safety belts in passenger vehicles; to provide for use or nonuse of a seat safety belt as evidence admissible in civil actions under certain circumstances; to provide a response to Reid v. Odom, 199 Ga. App. 146; Boatwright v. Czerepinski, 194 Ga. App. 697; Katz v. White, 190 Ga. App. 458; Sapp v. Johnson, 184 Ga. App. 603, and any other case law that has provided for limiting the purposes for which seat belt nonusage evidence may be admitted; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB457/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55385","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1217205,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; services covered and furnished by a federally qualified health center are reimbursed at no less than the Medicare maximum; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide that services covered under the state health benefit plan and furnished by a federally qualified health center are reimbursed at no less than the Medicare maximum allowable reimbursement rate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB184/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55397","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1217207,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Social services; improvements to the operation of the child abuse registry; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 provide improvements to the operation of the child abuse registry; to provide definitions; to provide for notice of abuse allegations; to provide for reporting abuse cases to DFACS office; to provide for hearing on expungement of name from registry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB478/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55417","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1217209,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"Nowruz as the Persian New Year on March 21, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Nowruz as the Persian New Year on March 21st, 2019, an occasion with Iranian origins but observed by diverse people all over the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR239/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55384","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1217211,"bill_number":"HR365","title":"Georgia State University men's soccer team; championship season and outstanding performance in the 2018 NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University Men's Soccer team on their championship season and outstanding performance in the 2018 NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR365/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55438","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1217214,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Magistrate Courts; increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for the calculation of future increases in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for other magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for clerks of magistrate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB180/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55382","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1217216,"bill_number":"HR346","title":"Georgia Southern Nursing Angels Memorial Bridge; Bryan County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Caitlyn Baggett, Morgan Bass, Emily Clark, Abbie Deloach, and Catherine McKay Pittman and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR346/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55396","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1217218,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Property; provide for the resolution of disputes in which a medical funding provider has provided payment to a consumer's health care provider","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens, so as to provide for the resolution of disputes in which a medical funding provider has provided payment to a consumer's health care provider; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain activities of medical funding providers; to provide for certain the admissibility of certain evidence at trial; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB484/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55452","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1217220,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"United State Congress; impose limits on the President's First Use nuclear strike capabilities; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to impose limits on the President's First Use nuclear strike capabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR243/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55422","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1221843,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day; recognize February 28, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2019, as Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day and the importance of an adequate workforce of primary care and maternity care physicians in our state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR248/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55457","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1221845,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; power and duty to establish basic and in-service training courses; post-traumatic stress disorder; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, so as to provide for the power and duty of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to establish basic and in-service training courses for all peace officer training on post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB193/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55455","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1221847,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Ad valorem tax; public property owned by a political subdivision outside of its territorial limits; terminate exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to terminate an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public property owned by a political subdivision outside of its territorial limits that is developed by grading or other improvements to the extent of at least 25 percent of the total land area and has facilities actively used for a public or governmental purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB504/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55515","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1221849,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Property; dispossessory proceedings; require applications for execution of a writ of possession be made within 30 days of issuance of the writ unless good cause is shown","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 require applications for execution of a writ of possession be made within 30 days of the issuance of the writ unless good cause is shown; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB492/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55475","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1221851,"bill_number":"HR378","title":"Georgia Gaming Commission; all forms of betting, bingo games, raffles, and gambling shall be permitted; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all forms of betting, bingo games, raffles, and gambling shall be permitted as determined by the Georgia Gaming Commission; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for the members of such commission; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources of such commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR378/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55505","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1221852,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"Hill, Mayor Bruce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Bruce Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR261/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55488","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1221854,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Game and fish; provide for mariculture development","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to seafood, so as to provide for mariculture development; to amend Code Section 12-5-295 of the O.C.G.A., relating to applicability of activities in coastal marshlands, so as to revise and add an exemption certain; 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB501/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55511","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1221858,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"Jackson, Billy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Billy Jackson for his dedication to the youth of the greater Columbus area and for his generous contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR257/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55483","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1221860,"bill_number":"HR372","title":"Sowell, John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Sowell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR372/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55493","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1221862,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"Columbus Day; recognize March 5, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2019, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR258/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55484","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1221864,"bill_number":"SR252","title":"Burkhalter, Jr., Herbert J. \"Bubba\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herbert J. \"Bubba\" Burkhalter, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR252/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55469","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1221865,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Trusts; qualified self-settled spendthrift trusts; establish","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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB497/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55507","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1221867,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"Reese, Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Steve Reese for his dedication to the youth of the greater Columbus area and for his generous contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR256/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55480","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1221871,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"War on Terrorism Local Assistance; Code Section 36-75-11; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 75 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to war on terrorism local assistance, so as to repeal Code Section 36-75-11, relating to resolutions and referendums required prior to issuance of bonded indebtedness for new projects and exclusions, and Code Section 36-75-12, relating to authorities with maximum amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness to obtain approval by resolution and referendum prior to issuing additional bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB194/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55456","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1221873,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Civil Actions; limitations; retroactive application of certain limitations of actions; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to prohibit retroactive application of certain limitations of actions; to amend Code Section 9-10-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to written jury charges, exceptions, and filing of written jury charges; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Civil Practice Act; to amend Code Section 5-6-43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to preparation and transmittal of record of appeal by court clerk; to amend Code Section 24-9-921 of the O.C.G.A., relating to identification of medical bills and expert witnesses unnecessary, so as to revise the standard of reasonableness regarding medical bills; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB203/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55500","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1221876,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Crimes and offenses; cruelty to children in the second and third degrees; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise the offenses of cruelty to children in the second and third degrees; to establish the offense of traveling to meet a minor for indecent purposes; to provide sentencing guidelines; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB489/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55470","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1221878,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Education; course of study in personal financial literacy and money management in middle school and in high school; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require a course of study in personal financial literacy and money management in middle school and in high school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB496/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55491","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1221879,"bill_number":"HR376","title":"National League of Cities' - Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National League of Cities' - Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR376/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55497","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1221881,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Private Permitting Review and Inspection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction, alteration, etc., of buildings and other structures, so as to provide procedures for alternative plan review, permitting, and inspection by private providers so as to simplify regulations on businesses at the local level; 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB493/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55478","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1221883,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Income tax; income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States; 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 from state income tax income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB498/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55508","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1221885,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"Harris, Judy Cecelia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judy Cecelia Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR251/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55467","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1221889,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Disaster Volunteer Relief Act; certain employees of state agencies to be granted leave from work with pay in order to participate in specialized disaster relief services; authorize","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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB487/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55463","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1221890,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Income tax; rehabilitation of historic structures; change time when taxpayer is allowed a tax credit","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 and conditions and limitations, so as to change the time when a taxpayer is allowed a tax credit; to change the projects earning limitation for the aggregate per calendar year cap; to provide for carry forward of credits for other certified structures; to change requirements for the transfer of credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB494/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55479","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1221892,"bill_number":"HR368","title":"Interstate 14; construction; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the construction of Interstate 14; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR368/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55465","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":1221894,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"Lamar, Mayor Tony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Tony Lamar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR260/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55487","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1221896,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Property Tax Exemptions; all real property owned by certain purely public charities; single family homes; financed to individuals using no-interest loans; exempt","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 exempt all real property owned by certain purely public charities if such real property is held exclusively for the purpose of building or repairing single-family homes to be financed to individuals using no-interest loans; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB197/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55461","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1221898,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Captive Insurance Companies; definitions; use of a registered agent to receive service of process; letters of credit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise Chapter 41, relating to captive insurance companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for the use of a registered agent to receive service of process; to provide for sponsored captive insurance companies; to provide for letters of credit; to provide for filings and notifications to the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB192/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55454","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1221902,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Aviation; certain local governments to lease property to private parties for development; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of 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 authorize certain local governments to lease property to private parties for development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB503/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55514","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1221903,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; issuance of the call and the setting of dates for elections relating to the question of Sunday sales during certain hours; provisions; 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 related to the issuance of the call and the setting of dates for elections relating to the question of Sunday sales during certain hours; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB205/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55506","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1221905,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Education; testing of drinking water in child care learning centers and schools for lead contamination; require","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB199/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55474","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1221907,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Title Insurance; lender's security interest; personal property taken by the lender as collateral for a commercial loan; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to title insurance, so as to allow title insurance to be procured on a lender's security interest in personal property taken by the lender as collateral for a commercial loan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB202/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55499","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1221910,"bill_number":"HR373","title":"Strecker, Jonas Martin; 2018 Teacher of the Year for Forsyth County Schools; 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year for the American Association of Teachers of German; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jonas Martin Strecker, the 2018 Teacher of the Year for Forsyth County Schools, and the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year for the American Association of Teachers of German; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR373/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55494","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1221912,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"Shidlovsky, Mr. Pavel; welcome","description":"A RESOLUTION welcoming Mr. Pavel Shidlovsky to the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR262/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55501","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1221914,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure; any natural persons undertaking to promote or oppose; Emergency Medical Systems Communications Program (EMSC program) subject to transparency; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide that any natural persons undertaking to promote or oppose any matter before a local coordinating entity regarding the Emergency Medical Systems Communications Program (EMSC Program) are subject to transparency and lobbyist disclosure laws; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for the establishment of bylaws and conflict of interest policies by local coordinating entities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB201/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55489","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1221916,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"PlanFirst Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the PlanFirst program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR238/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55381","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1221919,"bill_number":"HR371","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2019; police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing Tuesday, March 14, 2019, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR371/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55492","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1221921,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Commerce and trade; prevent organized retail crime","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to prevent organized retail crime; 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 a definition; to provide for certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the sale and purchase of stored value cards; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for confidentiality; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the crimes of organized retail theft and retail merchandise fraud; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB488/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55464","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1221923,"bill_number":"HR374","title":"Hernandez, Juan R. Ramirez; outstanding career as a composer, violinist, conductor, and community service advocate; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juan R. Ramirez Hernandez for his outstanding career as a composer, violinist, conductor, and community service advocate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR374/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55495","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1221925,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Professions and businesses; power and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors as to the approval of continuing education courses; change","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 change the power and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors as to the approval of continuing education courses; to prohibit certain advertisements related to electrical contracting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB486/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55462","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1221927,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; manufacture, distribution, transportation, or sale of ice cream or frozen dessert made with alcoholic beverages; without an alcoholic beverage license or permit; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to authorize the manufacture, distribution, transportation, or sale of ice cream or frozen desserts made with alcoholic beverages without an alcoholic beverage license or permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB198/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55466","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1221928,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Insurance; regulation of insurance company holding systems; update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance holding company systems, so as to update the regulation of insurance company holding systems; to provide for definitions; to provide the Commissioner with new supervisory authority; to provide for enforcement authority; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB491/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55472","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1221930,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Banking and finance; payment of large deposits of deceased intestate depositors and the deposit of sums held for deceased intestate residents; make changes","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 make changes relating to the payment of large deposits of deceased intestate depositors and the deposit of sums held for deceased intestate residents; to provide for and revise certain definitions; to provide for an affidavit for certain claimants to deposits; to provide a statutory form for an affidavit of the providers of services of funeral expenses and expenses of last illnesses of deceased depositors; to change certain provisions relating to payment of checks or instruments payable to decease intestate persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB490/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55471","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1221934,"bill_number":"HR379","title":"Congress; impose limits on the President's First Use nuclear strike capabilities; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to impose limits on the President's First Use nuclear strike capabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR379/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55513","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1221936,"bill_number":"HR369","title":"Democracy Act; enact - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment be done by an independent nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for the qualifications and appointment of members of such commission; to provide for the filling of vacancies on the commission; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for reapportionment; to provide a short title; 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":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR369/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55482","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1221938,"bill_number":"SB195","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB195/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55458","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1221939,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"Davis, Oliver; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Oliver Davis for his dedication to the youth of the greater Columbus area and for his generous contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR255/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55477","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1221941,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Georgia Department of Transportation; procedure for appealing the rejection of a contract bid; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise of power to contract by the Georgia Department of Transportation, so as to require the department to develop a procedure for appealing the rejection of a contract bid; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Conference Committee Appointed 9th, 135th, 130th","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB200/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55473","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1221944,"bill_number":"SR249","title":"Georgia Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR249/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55459","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1221947,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages unless the Department of Labor makes a contrary determination; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change the definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages unless the Department of Labor makes a contrary determination based upon evidence that such individual has been, and will continue to be, free from control or direction over the performance of such services; to provide for civil penalties; to prohibit retaliation by employers against individuals who report violations of or noncompliance with the \"Employment Security Law\"; to provide for a civil cause of action for retaliation by employers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB495/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55481","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":1221950,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Civil practice; continuances for members of the Board of Regents and the Attorney General; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuances, so as to revise continuances for members of the Board of Regents and the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB502/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55512","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1221952,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; use of electric easements for broadband services; permit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric membership corporations and foreign electric cooperatives, so as to permit the use of electric easements for broadband services; to provide for a definition; to provide for legislative findings and declarations as to certain utility easements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB499/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55509","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1221953,"bill_number":"SR253","title":"Marry-Daniel, Captain Juanita; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Juanita Marry-Daniel for her dedicated service to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR253/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55476","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1221955,"bill_number":"HR375","title":"Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR375/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55496","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1221957,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Sumter County Livestock Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating a public body corporate and politic, and an instrumentality of the County of Sumter, to be known as the Sumter County Livestock Authority, approved April 7, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5757), as amended by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4175); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB500/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55510","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1221959,"bill_number":"SR250","title":"Semanson, Laura; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Laura Semanson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR250/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55468","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1221963,"bill_number":"SR259","title":"Sistrunk, Otis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Otis Sistrunk for his dedication to the youth of the greater Columbus area and for his generous contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR259/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55486","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1221965,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Elections and Primaries; new voting systems for use in elections in this state; definitions; qualifications of such systems; 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 in general, so as to provide for new voting systems for use in elections in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for the qualifications of such systems; to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs; to provide for ballot marking devices; to provide for audits; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB196/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55460","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1221966,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"Adams, Corporal Brian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Brian Adams of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on being named 2018 Officer of the Year by the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR254/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55485","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1221968,"bill_number":"HR377","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":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR377/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55498","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1221970,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB204/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55504","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1221972,"bill_number":"SR264","title":"Joint Emergency Medical Services Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Emergency Medical Services Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR264/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55503","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1221974,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"Senate Emergency Medical Services Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Emergency Medical Services Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR263/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55502","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1221975,"bill_number":"HR370","title":"Edward \"Ed\" Menifee Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Edward \"Ed\" Menifee and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR370/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55490","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1223489,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Charter Schools Act of 1998; training for governing board members of nonprofit organizations; 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 the Charter Schools Act of 1998, so as to provide for training for governing board members of nonprofit organizations of charter schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB526/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55564","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1223492,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Education; local school system from leasing or selling a public school to a private entity unless such public school has been in existence for at least 15 years; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to prohibit a local school system from leasing or selling a public school in such system to a private entity unless such public school has been in existence for at least 15 years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB513/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55533","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1223495,"bill_number":"SR266","title":"Georgia High School Association; assessment of its operations and practices; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia High School Association to perform a thorough assessment of its operations and practices; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR266/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55524","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1223498,"bill_number":"HR387","title":"Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2019, as Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR387/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55558","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1223501,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Quality Basic Education Formula; change program weights for funding purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, so as to change program weights for funding purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB527/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55565","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1223506,"bill_number":"HR381","title":"Huffman, Aja; Fairview Elementary School's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aja Huffman, Fairview Elementary School's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR381/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55552","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1223509,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"State Transportation Board; authority of the board to hire professional staff and clerical personnel; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-2-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of the State Transportation Board, qualifications of members, terms of office, manner of selection of members, filling of vacancies, officers, meetings, and compensation of members, so as to provide for authority of the board to hire professional staff and clerical personnel; to provide for certain reporting to the board by the director of governmental affairs employed by the Department of Transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB217/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55567","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1223512,"bill_number":"HR389","title":"National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR389/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55560","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1223516,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Professions and businesses; all fees collected shall be deposited into the state treasury; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding professions and businesses, so as to provide that all fees collected pursuant to said title shall be deposited into the state treasury; to provide that the cost of administering and enforcing said title shall be paid from the fees and funds collected pursuant to said title; to provide that the annual expense of the professional licensing boards division and the various professional licensing boards shall not exceed the funds generated pursuant to said title in the preceding fiscal year; to prohibit supporting said division and boards with other state funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB508/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55522","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1223519,"bill_number":"SR270","title":"Ware, Jr., Willie James \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie James \"Bill\" Ware, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR270/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55543","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1223524,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Elections; change date of nonpartisan general elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan general election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB520/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55541","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1223528,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Elections; means and manner of establishing identity and eligibility to vote for voter registration purposes; 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 means and manner of establishing identity and eligibility to vote for voter registration purposes; to provide for acceptable forms of identification; to provide that the failure to match information on a government data base shall not be grounds to not register a person to vote; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB522/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55548","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1223531,"bill_number":"SR265","title":"Lawrence James Gillis Bridge; Atkinson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Lawrence James Gillis and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR265/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55518","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1223534,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"State Board of Education; retain an independent third party to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and its program components; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, so as to require the State Board of Education to retain an independent third party to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and its program components and make recommendations to the State Board of Education and the General Assembly as to any necessary changes; to provide for such review process every five years; to provide for contingency on appropriations for such purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB519/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55540","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1223537,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Professions and businesses; profession of professional structural engineer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for certificates of registration; to provide for use of a seal; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB516/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55536","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1223543,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Advertisement and Sale of Meat; representation of nonanimal products and non-slaughtered animal flesh as meat; render unlawful","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertisement and sale of meat generally, so as to render unlawful the representation of nonanimal products and non-slaughtered animal flesh as meat; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB211/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55546","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1223546,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Highways, bridges, and ferries; funding sources and a consolidated state entity for the planning and implementation of mobility and transit services; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 32, 36, 45, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries; local government; to repeal and reserve Chapter 32 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to redesignate Code sections relative to such authority to a new chapter and make conforming changes to reflect such transfer; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to make conforming and cross-reference changes relating to such redesignation and transfer; to reserve Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB511/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55526","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1223549,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Campaign Contributions; content of and certain reporting times for certain campaign disclosure reports; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to revise the content of and certain reporting times for certain campaign disclosure reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB213/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55547","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1223552,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Drivers Licenses; implied consent notices; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to revise the implied consent notices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB208/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55531","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1223557,"bill_number":"HR386","title":"Slater, Agnes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Agnes Slater; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR386/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55557","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1223560,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Ad valorem tax; criteria used by tax assessors to determine the fair market value of real property; revise","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 revise the criteria used by tax assessors to determine the fair market value of real property; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB507/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55521","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1223564,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Douglas, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB510/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55525","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1223567,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Local government; regulating the use of certain real estate as short-term rental property; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to prohibit local governments from regulating the use of certain real estate as short-term rental property; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB523/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55549","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1223570,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation; local governments to accept prepayments of ad valorem taxes; allow","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 local governments to accept prepayments of ad valorem taxes; to provide for conditions, limitations, and procedures; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB216/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55566","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1223576,"bill_number":"HR390","title":"Sears, Justice Leah Ward; outstanding public service as a trailblazer in Georgia Black History; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Justice Leah Ward Sears on her outstanding public service as a trailblazer in Georgia Black History; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR390/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55561","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1223579,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"\"The Religious Freedom Restoration Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the protection of religious freedom; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for construction; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB221/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55576","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1223582,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Employment Security; definition of employment to include services performed by individual for wages; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change the definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages unless the Department of Labor makes a contrary determination based upon evidence that such individual has been, and will continue to be, free from control or direction over the performance of such services; to provide for civil penalties; to prohibit retaliation by employers against individuals who report violations of or noncompliance with the \"Employment Security Law\"; to provide for a civil cause of action for retaliation by employers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB215/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55563","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1223585,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center; rename to Savannah Convention Center","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 dissolve the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; to rename the convention center; to create the Savannah-Georgia Convention 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 repeal certain laws; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB525/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55562","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1223588,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Norcross, City of; change terms of mayor and city councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Norcross, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4727) and by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4365), so as to change the terms of the mayor and city councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB529/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55570","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1223593,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Fund; replace the term National Guard with the term organized militia in the definition of law enforcement officer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to replace the term \"National Guard\" with the term \"organized militia\" in the definition of law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB517/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55537","sponsor":"Marc Morris"},
{"bill_id":1223596,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Education; general educational development (GED) diploma; correctly answer 60 percent questions on the US Citizenship Civics Test; require","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 high school students and students seeking a general educational development (GED) diploma to correctly answer 60 percent of the questions on the United States Citizenship Civics Test for purposes of being eligible to receive a high school diploma or a general educational development (GED) diploma; to provide for multiple attempts; to provide for certification of scores; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB219/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55573","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1223601,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; 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 recess for students in kindergarten and grades one through five; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB210/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55545","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1223604,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"\"Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to abortion; to amend Chapter 9A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Woman's Right to Know Act;\" to amend Chapter 9B of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician's obligation in performance of abortions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parent and child relationship generally; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for standing to intervene and defend constitutional challenges to this Act; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB218/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55571","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1223609,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Department of Driver Services; criteria; authorize certain 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 certain 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB212/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55544","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1223612,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Insurance; preexisting conditions under short-term health benefit policies or certificates; definitions; 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":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB206/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55516","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1223615,"bill_number":"HR385","title":"Georgia peanut industry; Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 4, 2019, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR385/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55556","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1223618,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Lee County; tax commissioner shall retain a percentage of educational funds and reimburse the county for the cost of collecting school taxes; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing that the tax commissioner of Lee County shall retain a percentage of educational funds collected by said officer and remit the same to the governing authority of Lee County to reimburse the county for the cost of collecting school taxes, approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3937); to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB531/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55574","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":1223621,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Emergency medical services; authorize adjacent municipalities that would qualify for seven or more ground ambulances to request that territory be established concurrent with the boundaries of adjacent municipalities","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 authorize adjacent municipalities that would qualify for seven or more ground ambulances to request that territory be established concurrent with the boundaries of adjacent municipalities; to provide for a hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB518/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55538","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1223627,"bill_number":"SR268","title":"Andrews, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR268/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55532","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1223630,"bill_number":"HR388","title":"Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight Crew 5202; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the historic Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight Crew 5202; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR388/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55559","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1223633,"bill_number":"SR269","title":"Georgia Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR269/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55539","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1223637,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Education; prohibit parents or guardians from withdrawing or removing a child from a public school for the purpose of avoiding compliance with laws relating to mandatory attendance, school discipline, parental involvement, or parental responsibilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to students in elementary and secondary education, so as to prohibit parents or guardians from withdrawing or removing a child from a public school for the purpose of avoiding compliance with laws relating to mandatory attendance, school discipline, parental involvement, or parental responsibilities; to provide for additional requirements with regard to declarations of intent; to provide for referral to the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services for investigation and enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB530/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55572","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1223640,"bill_number":"HR382","title":"Georgia Aerospace Industry; significant beneficial impact to the people and economy of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Aerospace Industry for its significant beneficial impact to the people and economy of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR382/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55553","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1223645,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Patrick Thomas Carothers Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards; to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund; so as to provide that certain federal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty while performing law enforcement services within this state may apply for indemnification under the Georgia State Indemnification Fund consistent with Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI(e)(1) of the Georgia Constitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB506/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55520","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1223648,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Primaries and Elections; new voting systems for use in elections 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 new voting systems for use in elections in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for the qualifications of such systems; to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs; to provide for ballot marking devices; to provide for in-person voting by paper ballot; to provide for audits; to repeal provisions of law authorizing the use of voting machines; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB220/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55575","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1223651,"bill_number":"HR380","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for sports betting; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for sports betting; to provide for the disposition of licensing and taxation revenues from such activities; 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":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR380/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55530","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1223654,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Income tax credit; certain expenditures incurred by firearm manufacturers in the production of firearms in this state shall be eligible; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an income tax credit for film, gaming, video, or digital production in Georgia, so as to provide that certain expenditures incurred by firearm manufacturers in the production of firearms in this state shall be eligible for such tax credit; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB505/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55519","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1223660,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Georgia Board for Physician Workforce; change name; board's membership; revise","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 such board to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; to revise the board's membership; to provide for current members of the board to serve out their terms of office; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB207/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55517","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1223663,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; automatic abolishment and repeal of provisions relative to the Cobb County Special District for Transit; extend date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, so as to extend the date for automatic abolishment and repeal of provisions relative to the Cobb County Special District for Transit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB509/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55523","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1223666,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists; the number of apprenticeship hours required; 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 the number of apprenticeship hours required for cosmetologists, hair designers, estheticians, nail technicians, master barbers, and barbers II; to remove other requirements for certificates of registration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB214/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55551","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1223669,"bill_number":"SR271","title":"Hickey, Barbara; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Hickey; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR271/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55568","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1223673,"bill_number":"HR384","title":"Crockett, Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tim Crockett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR384/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55555","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1223678,"bill_number":"SR267","title":"Remley, Roxie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roxie Remley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR267/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55527","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1223681,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; record restriction for individuals convicted of certain felonies and misdemeanors under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide for record restriction for individuals convicted of certain felonies and misdemeanors under certain circumstances; to provide for procedures; 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":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB528/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55569","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1223685,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Individual Schools and School Systems; star rating for financial efficiency; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indicators of quality of learning in individual schools and school systems, comparison to state standards, and rating schools and school systems, so as to eliminate the star rating for financial efficiency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB209/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55528","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1223688,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Professions and businesses; temporary licenses for dentists licensed in other states to provide dental care to indigent populations in this state; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to authorize temporary licenses for dentists licensed in other states to provide dental care to indigent populations in this state; to provide for notice; to provide for length of validity of temporary licenses; to provide for application; to provide for specified dental care; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB521/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55542","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1223691,"bill_number":"HR383","title":"Fogle, Corporal Quinn; Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division 2018 Investigative Game Warden of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Quinn Fogle, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division 2018 Investigative Game Warden of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR383/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55554","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1223696,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Education; certain state departments and agencies to provide recommended school construction designs and measures that advance school safety; require","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 require certain state departments and agencies to provide recommended school construction designs and measures that advance school safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB515/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55535","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1223699,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Georgia Mental Health Reform and Innovation Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to create the Georgia Mental Health Reform and Innovation Commission; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, agendas, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for subcommittees; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB514/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55534","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1223702,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agricultural commodities promotion, so as to provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane; or violations of marketing orders; to provide for civil penalties and injunctive relief; to authorize promulgation of regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB512/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55529","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1223705,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Mental health; provide for a foundation to fund Georgia Apex Program","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of mental health, so as to provide for a foundation to fund the Georgia Apex Program; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income taxes, so as to provide an income tax credit for donations to the Public School Mental Health Services Foundation; 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":"2019-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB524/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55550","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1227214,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Juvenile Code; in conformity with the federal Social Security Act and the Family First Prevention Services Act; bring provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the Juvenile Code, so as to bring such provisions in conformity with the federal Social Security Act and the Family First Prevention Services Act; to amend Articles 3 and 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dependency proceedings and termination of parental rights; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to children and youth services;to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of State Administrative Hearings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB225/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55584","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1227216,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Crimes and Offenses; carrying of weapons in judicial courts by weapons carry license holders; provisions; revise","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 provisions for the carrying of weapons in judicial courts by weapons carry license holders; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disposition of property seized; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to active duty powers; to amend Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu and state tort claims; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB224/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55583","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1227218,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Special License Plates; benefit the Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting 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 establish a specialty license plate to benefit the Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB227/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55590","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1227220,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Revenue and taxation; all questions of law decided by the Georgia Tax Tribunal be decided without deference to the rules, determinations, or interpretations of the Department of Revenue; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state administrative organization of revenue and taxation; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administration of revenue and taxation; to amend Chapter 13A of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tax tribunals, so as to require that all questions of law decided by the Georgia Tax Tribunal be decided without deference to the rules, determinations, or interpretations of the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB538/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55596","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1227224,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Upson County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Upson County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB534/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55581","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1227228,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"By America for America 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 that no voting device may be approved or provided for use in this state unless its final assembly place was located in the United States; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide sanctions; to provide an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB537/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55593","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1227230,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Mental health; procedures regarding emergency involuntary treatment; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospitalization and treatment of alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, and drug abusers, so as to revise procedures regarding emergency involuntary treatment; to require the affidavits of the persons upon which an emergency involuntary treatment order is based to be made part of the patient evaluation and among the documents that influence treatment decisions; to provide for notification of such persons; to allow such persons to be designated as patient representatives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB544/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55614","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1227233,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Controlled substances; kratom; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide a definition; to provide for the identification of a standard level of kratom alkoloids and establish recommended dosages; to provide for the prohibition of access to kratom to persons under 18 years of age; to provide for package labeling requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB551/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55621","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1227235,"bill_number":"SR274","title":"Chafin III, Judge James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge James Chafin III upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR274/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55588","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1227239,"bill_number":"HR398","title":"Walls, Josie Earle Spencer Roberts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Josie Earle Spencer Roberts Walls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR398/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55605","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1227241,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Criminal Procedure; Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; create","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 create the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform and provide for its members, chairperson, other officers, committees, staff, funding, duties, powers, and sunset of such commission; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB222/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55582","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1227245,"bill_number":"HR402","title":"President of the United States and Congress; enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR402/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55598","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1227247,"bill_number":"HR399","title":"Thayer, Susan; outstanding public service as an educator and administrator; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Thayer on her outstanding public service as an educator and administrator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR399/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55606","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1227249,"bill_number":"HR397","title":"Harris; Frederic Alan \"Fred\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Frederic Alan \"Fred\" Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR397/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55604","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1227254,"bill_number":"SR275","title":"Joint Innovation and Emerging Technologies Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Innovation and Emerging Technologies Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR275/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55591","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1227256,"bill_number":"HR407","title":"Anderson, Amber Patrice; Adamson Middle School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amber Patrice Anderson, Adamson Middle School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR407/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55628","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1227258,"bill_number":"HR392","title":"Edge, William M. \"Bill\", Jr.; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William M. \"Bill\" Edge, Jr., upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR392/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55599","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1227262,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Controlled substances; 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 O.C.G.A., 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 O.C.G.A., 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 amend Code Section 35-3-33, relating to the duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to revise provisions relating to obtaining fingerprints and other identifying data on persons arrested or taken into custody for misdemeanor marijuana possession; 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":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB550/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55620","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1227264,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; wireless service provider shall make call location information of its subscribers available to law enforcement agencies upon request; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding telephone service, so as to provide that a wireless service provider shall make call location information of its subscribers available to law enforcement agencies upon request; to provide for limitations; to provide for immunity from suit for such wireless service providers under certain circumstances; to provide for the collection and distribution of contact information; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB541/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55611","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1227268,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"\"Child Victim Act of 2019\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide greater protections for individuals who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse; 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 extend the statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to provide for retroactive claims for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to clarify existing law; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB228/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55594","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1227270,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Local government; banking improvement zones to encourage opening of banks in areas underserved by banks; provide for the establishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the establishment of banking improvement zones to encourage opening of banks in areas underserved by banks; 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 banks within a banking improvement zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB552/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55622","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1227272,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"State government; Honor and Remember flag as the state's emblem of the service and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces; designate","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 designate the Honor and Remember flag as the state's emblem of the service and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces; to provide for the display of the Honor and Remember flag at designated state-owned properties on certain designated days; to provide that such flags are manufactured in the United States; to provide that local governments may display the Honor and Remember flag; to provide for the adoption of guidelines for the display of such flags; to provide for the procurement and distribution of such flags; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB536/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55592","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1227275,"bill_number":"HR395","title":"Collins, K. Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending K. Scott Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR395/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55602","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1227281,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Controlled Substances; legislative findings; definitions; identification of a standard level of kratom alkoloids and establish recommended dosages; 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 for legislative findings; to provide a definition; to provide for the identification of a standard level of kratom alkoloids and establish recommended dosages; to provide for the prohibition of access to kratom to persons under 18 years of age; to provide for package labeling requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB223/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55585","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1227283,"bill_number":"HR403","title":"Owners and operators of convenience stores; easy access to disabled customers desiring to refuel their vehicles; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging owners and operators of convenience stores in Georgia to provide easy access to disabled customers desiring to refuel their vehicles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR403/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55624","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1227285,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Banking and finance; imposition of certain fees upon money transmission transactions completed by financial institutions for individuals; provide","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 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":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB532/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55579","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1227287,"bill_number":"HR406","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; 2018 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2018 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR406/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55627","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1227289,"bill_number":"HR394","title":"Toole, Sarah; excellent performance in rodeo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sarah Toole for her excellent performance in rodeo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR394/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55601","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1227295,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of criminal abortion; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against health and morals, so as to provide for the offense of criminal abortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for affirmative defenses to prosecution; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB546/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55616","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1227298,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Stone Mountain Memorial Association; Stone Mountain Park shall not be subject to annexation into any municipality or to becoming part of any newly created municipality","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, so as to provide that Stone Mountain Park shall not be subject to annexation into any municipality or to becoming part of any newly created municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB548/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55618","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1227300,"bill_number":"SR272","title":"Georgia Power; remove the unlined coal ash pile at the McDonough-Atkinson Power Plant and place in lined landfill; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia Power to remove the unlined coal ash pile at the McDonough-Atkinson Power Plant and place the coal ash in a lined landfill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR272/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55578","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1227302,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Health; heath care facilities to purchase and sell charity care credits through an exchange to meet their indigent and charity care requirements; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to authorize health care facilities to purchase and sell charity care credits through an exchange to meet their indigent and charity care requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Charity Care Exchange; to provide for contractual arrangements between health care facilities for the first two years; to provide for an annual report; to provide for creation of an oversight board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB542/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55612","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1227306,"bill_number":"HR401","title":"Farokhi, Dr. Beth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Beth Farokhi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR401/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55608","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1227308,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Alcoholic beverages; retail dealer licenses that a person may hold or have a beneficial interest in; change the number","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales of distilled spirits, so as to change the number of retail dealer licenses that a person may hold or have a beneficial interest in; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB539/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55597","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1227312,"bill_number":"HR405","title":"Ramsey Furniture Company; grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ramsey Furniture Company upon the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR405/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55626","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1227314,"bill_number":"HR404","title":"Frank, Dr. James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. James Frank; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR404/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55625","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1227316,"bill_number":"HR400","title":"Wells, Sister Barbara Jean Hambry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sister Barbara Jean Hambry Wells; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR400/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55607","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1227321,"bill_number":"SR273","title":"Johnson, Paul Burke; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Paul Burke Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR273/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55586","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1227323,"bill_number":"HR391","title":"Blank, Arthur; vision in bringing Atlanta United to Atlanta and for winning the 2018 MLS Cup; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Arthur Blank for his vision in bringing Atlanta United to Atlanta and commending Atlanta United for winning the 2018 MLS Cup; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR391/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55577","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1227325,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; fees associated with filing for record restrictions or the inspection and correction of criminal records; reduce","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to reduce the fees associated with filing for record restrictions or the inspection and correction of criminal records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB549/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55619","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1227329,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Courts; parental accountability court divisions to provide alternative adjudication to the traditional judicial system; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding courts, so as to create parental accountability court divisions to provide alternative adjudication to the traditional judicial system; to provide definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of parental accountability court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB229/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55595","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1227331,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Domestic relations; equitable caregivers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parent and child relationship generally, so as to provide for equitable caregivers; to provide for standing and adjudication; to provide for a statutory form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB543/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55613","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1227335,"bill_number":"HB533","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":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB533/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55580","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1227337,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Nuisances; treatment of agricultural facilities and operations and forest land; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 41-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to treatment of agricultural facilities and operations and forest land as nuisances, so as to provide for legislative intent; to remove a definition; to limit the circumstances under which agricultural facilities and operations may be sued for a nuisance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB545/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55615","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1227340,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Use of Safety Belts in Passenger Vehicles; all occupants of a passenger vehicle shall be restrained by a seat safety belt; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-76.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, so as to provide that all occupants of a passenger vehicle, whether in a front seat or back seat, shall be restrained by a seat safety belt; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB226/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55589","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1227342,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Health; regulation and permittance of body artists and body art studios; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the regulation and permittance of body artists and body art studios; to provide for definitions; to provide for the issuance, denial, suspension, and revocation of permits; to provide for permit fees; to authorize administrative review and the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement, inspection, and criminal penalties; to provide for the display of signs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB535/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55587","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1227346,"bill_number":"HR393","title":"Toole, Lynnsey; excellent performance in rodeo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lynnsey Toole for her excellent performance in rodeo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR393/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55600","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1227350,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"State Victim Services Commission; bill of rights for foster parents; delete references to an obsolete entity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-6-2 and 49-5-281 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the membership of the State Victim Services Commission and the bill of rights for foster parents, respectively, so as to delete references to an obsolete entity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB553/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55623","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1227352,"bill_number":"SR276","title":"Congress; eliminate five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR276/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55609","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1227354,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Local government; bill to incorporate a new municipality cannot contain any territory that is a part of an existing municipality; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide that a bill to incorporate a new municipality cannot contain any territory that is a part of an existing municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB547/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55617","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1227356,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Housing tax credit; add to the list of tax categories eligible for an offset","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing tax credit for qualified projects and rules and regulations, so as to add to the list of tax categories eligible for an offset by the housing tax credit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB540/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55610","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1227358,"bill_number":"HR396","title":"Plan First program; City of Centerville, City of Chamblee, Colquitt County, City of Fitzgerald, City of Hiawassee, City of Swainsboro, City of Sylvester, City of Toccoa, and City of Washington; community planning accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the PlanFirst program and the City of Centerville, City of Chamblee, Colquitt County, City of Fitzgerald, City of Hiawassee, City of Swainsboro, City of Sylvester, City of Toccoa, and City of Washington for their many community planning accomplishments, in conjunction with the Georgia Planning Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR396/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55603","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1228194,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Department of Economic Development; civil penalties and benefit recapture from employers that move call centers from the state; provide","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 definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB231/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55651","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1228195,"bill_number":"HR412","title":"Johns Creek High School Gladiators men's swim team; winning the 2018-2019 GHSA 6A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Johns Creek High School Gladiators men's swim team for winning the 2018-2019 GHSA 6A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR412/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55640","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1228197,"bill_number":"SR284","title":"Greene, Todd; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Todd Greene for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of baseball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR284/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55650","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1228198,"bill_number":"HR409","title":"Smokey Bear; 75th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Smokey Bear on his 75th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR409/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55637","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1228201,"bill_number":"HR413","title":"Apostol, Mr. John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John Apostol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR413/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55641","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1228202,"bill_number":"HR414","title":"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":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR414/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55642","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1228203,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"\"City of Tucker Public Facilities Authority Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Tucker Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for 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 provide for monies received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB230/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55630","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1228205,"bill_number":"SR278","title":"Blackmon, Larry Scott; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Scott Blackmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR278/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55635","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1228206,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Criminal procedure; add public child welfare case manager to the people for whom arrest warrants may be issued only by certain judicial officers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to warrants for arrest, so as to add public child welfare case manager to the people for whom arrest warrants may be issued only by certain judicial officers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB555/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55632","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1228208,"bill_number":"HR415","title":"Areu, Ozzie and Will; founding the first Latino-owned film studio in Georgia and the United States; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ozzie Areu and Will Areu on their founding of the first Latino-owned film studio in Georgia and the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR415/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55643","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1228209,"bill_number":"SR280","title":"Handy, Joe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joe Handy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR280/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55648","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1228211,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"'Controlled Substances Therapeutic Relief Act'; enact","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 addition of debilitating conditions; to provide for controlled substances therapeutic relief, limitations, and rule making; to provide for registration of marijuana dispensaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB232/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55652","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1228212,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Motor vehicles; filing of certificates of titles 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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB554/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55631","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1228214,"bill_number":"SR281","title":"Touré, Amir Jamal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amir Jamal Touré for his dedication to preserving and sharing African history and culture; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR281/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55646","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1228215,"bill_number":"SR282","title":"Richards, Jr.; David Forest; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Forest Richards, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR282/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55649","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1228217,"bill_number":"SR277","title":"Rozmajzl, Katerina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Katerina Rozmajzl, Miss Georgia 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR277/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55629","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1228218,"bill_number":"SR283","title":"Dortch, Jr.; Thomas W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR283/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55647","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1228220,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; limitations on fees that may be charged for installation of telephone facilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide limitations on fees that may be charged for installation of telephone facilities; to provide for the due compensation to be paid to municipal authorities by telephone companies; 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":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB556/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55633","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1228221,"bill_number":"HR408","title":"Joint Innovation and Emerging Technologies Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Innovation and Emerging Technologies Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR408/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55634","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1228222,"bill_number":"HR411","title":"Lawson, Alton W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alton W. Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR411/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55639","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1228224,"bill_number":"SR285","title":"President and US Congress; enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR285/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55644","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1228225,"bill_number":"SR279","title":"Ewing, Steven R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending, Steven R. Ewing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR279/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55636","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1228226,"bill_number":"SR286","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":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR286/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55645","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1228227,"bill_number":"HR410","title":"Stanley, Savannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Savannah Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR410/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55638","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1229609,"bill_number":"HR418","title":"Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County; grand occasion of its 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County on the grand occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR418/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55664","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1229611,"bill_number":"SR290","title":"Bryant, Harriett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Harriett Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR290/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55660","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1229614,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"State house districts; revise boundaries of certain districts","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 certain state house districts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB564/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55672","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1229616,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Education; charter schools with state-wide attendance zones are considered to have state-wide jurisdiction for certain purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2081 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to state charter schools, so as to provide that state charter schools with state-wide attendance zones are considered to have state-wide jurisdiction for certain purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB558/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55657","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1229620,"bill_number":"HR419","title":"Wentworth, Dr. Craig; outstanding lifetime service to higher education; grand occasion of his retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Craig Wentworth on his outstanding lifetime service to higher education and congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR419/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55665","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1229622,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Act; enact","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 establish the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for scholarship eligibility and requirements; to provide for participation of local school systems; to provide for continuing eligibility; to provide for funding; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB562/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55668","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1229626,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Employment Security Benefit; minimum and maximum weekly benefits amounts; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security benefits, so as to increase the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB233/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55667","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1229629,"bill_number":"SR288","title":"Senate Consolidation of State Fire Safety Services Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Consolidation of State Fire Safety Services Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR288/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55654","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1229632,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Grady County; board of education; increase compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Grady County, approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, so as to increase the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB557/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55656","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1229634,"bill_number":"SR295","title":"Jones, Dr. Curtis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Curtis Jones upon being named the 2019 National Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR295/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55677","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1229638,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Income tax credit; production expenditures incurred in the production of televised commercial advertisements in this state may be aggregated to meet the base investment to earn such tax credit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an income tax credit for film, gaming, video, or digital production in Georgia, so as to provide that production expenditures incurred in the production of televised commercial advertisements in this state may be aggregated to meet the base investment to earn such tax credit; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB560/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55659","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1229642,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Game and fish; provide for mariculture development","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fish, so as to provide for mariculture development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB565/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55674","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1229644,"bill_number":"SR294","title":"Ward, Dallas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dallas Ward for her outstanding achievement as a successful national champion clay shooter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR294/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55676","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1229650,"bill_number":"HR421","title":"Joint Study Committee on Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Health; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR421/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55678","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1229652,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"State government; provide notice of meetings","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":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB566/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55675","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1229654,"bill_number":"SR292","title":"Sneed, Michelle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michelle Sneed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR292/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55671","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1229659,"bill_number":"SR293","title":"Bowen, Esquire, Charles \"Bo\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charles \"Bo\" Bowen, Esquire, for his contributions to the entertainment industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR293/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55673","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1229661,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Richmond Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Richmond Hill to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB561/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55661","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1229664,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Stonecrest, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Stonecrest 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB563/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55669","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1229669,"bill_number":"HR420","title":"Willard, Wendell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wendell Willard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR420/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55666","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1229671,"bill_number":"HR417","title":"Pullar, Pat; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pat Pullar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR417/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55663","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1229674,"bill_number":"SR291","title":"University System of Georgia; employees; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for employees of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR291/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55670","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1229679,"bill_number":"SR289","title":"Health Information Technology Day; recognize March 7, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2019, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR289/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55662","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1229681,"bill_number":"HR416","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia County Boards of Elections and Registration; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia County Boards of Elections and Registration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR416/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55655","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1229683,"bill_number":"SR287","title":"Sigma Nu Fraternity; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., as they celebrate 150 years of commitment in love, honor, and truth on April 25, 2019, at the Atlanta History Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR287/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55653","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1229686,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Bryan County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Bryan County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB559/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55658","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1230829,"bill_number":"HR434","title":"Manley, Reverend Robert and Doctor Ollie Irons; grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Reverend Robert and Doctor Ollie Irons Manley upon the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR434/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55704","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1230830,"bill_number":"HR438","title":"Taffar, Officer Ethan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Officer Ethan Taffar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR438/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55708","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1230831,"bill_number":"HR445","title":"Thompson, Ben; Walnut Grove High School's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ben Thompson, Walnut Grove High School's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR445/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55715","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1230832,"bill_number":"HR425","title":"Jones, Dr. Curtis; named the 2019 National Superintendent of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Curtis Jones upon being named the 2019 National Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR425/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55695","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1230835,"bill_number":"HR422","title":"NSPIRE Outreach; grand occasion of its 20th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating NSPIRE Outreach on the grand occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR422/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55692","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1230836,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"Mills, Ann; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ann Mills for receiving the 2019 Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus Yellow Rose and Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR301/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55719","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1230839,"bill_number":"HR439","title":"Cheek, Sergeant Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sergeant Michael Cheek; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR439/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55709","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1230840,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Local government; annexations by certain governing authorities; 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":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB567/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55679","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1230844,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Courts; distribution priority of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for the distribution priority of partial payments of fines, bond forfeitures, and costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB576/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55717","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1230845,"bill_number":"HR443","title":"Dawson, Canah; Loganville High School's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Canah Dawson, Loganville High School's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR443/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55713","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1230846,"bill_number":"HR442","title":"Harris, Megan; Loganville Christian Academy's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Megan Harris, Loganville Christian Academy's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR442/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55712","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1230851,"bill_number":"HR448","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Safe Staffing of Nurses in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Safe Staffing of Nurses in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR448/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55729","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1230852,"bill_number":"HR440","title":"Halstead, Officer Roger; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Officer Roger Halstead; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR440/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55710","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1230853,"bill_number":"HR435","title":"Harper, Charles Haley \"Charley\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Haley \"Charley\" Harper, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR435/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55705","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1230855,"bill_number":"SR298","title":"National Hunting and Fishing Day; recognize September 28, 2019; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the House and Senate to recognize Saturday, September 28, 2019, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR298/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55688","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1230858,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Elections; judges of probate courts, chief magistrate judges and certain other magistrate judges; 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 judges of probate courts, chief magistrate judges, and certain other magistrate judges; to provide that elections for a municipal judge shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB568/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55680","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1230861,"bill_number":"HR437","title":"Lopez, Officer Juan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Officer Juan Lopez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR437/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55707","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1230862,"bill_number":"HB579","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 referenda; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB579/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55726","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1230864,"bill_number":"HR431","title":"2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; General Chairman Lawrence E. Edgerly; Grand Marshal Gerald Patrick Counihan, Sr.; 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, General Chairman Lawrence E. Edgerly, and the Grand Marshal of the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Gerald Patrick Counihan, Sr., on the upcoming occasion of the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR431/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55701","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1230866,"bill_number":"HR444","title":"DeFir, Josh; Victory Baptist School's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Josh DeFir, Victory Baptist School's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR444/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55714","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1230867,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Vista Grove, City of; DeKalb County; 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 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 for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB575/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55691","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1230871,"bill_number":"HR447","title":"General Assembly; fund a study of the causes of infant and maternal mortality in this state; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the General Assembly to fund a study of the causes of infant and maternal mortality in this state and to appoint a commission to propose solutions to the crisis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR447/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55723","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1230874,"bill_number":"HR441","title":"Cline, Claire J.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Claire J. Cline on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR441/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55711","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1230875,"bill_number":"SR297","title":"Johnson, Charles; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Charles Johnson for his outstanding contributions to advocacy and awareness of maternal health concerns facing Georgia families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR297/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55687","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1230877,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Human Services, Department of; review of certain law enforcement conviction data with regard to persons seeking to become volunteers, interns, students, or employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the review of certain law enforcement conviction data with regard to persons seeking to become volunteers, interns, students, or employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB578/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55725","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1230878,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Minimum wage; wages and employment benefits by local government entities; 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 law, so as to revise certain provisions relating to wages and employment benefits by local government entities; to revise and provide for definitions; to authorize local government entities to adopt and enforce wage mandates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB573/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55685","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1230881,"bill_number":"SR303","title":"Chandler Equipment; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Chandler Equipment on the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR303/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55721","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1230883,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Judge of Probate Court; shall also serve as chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Atkinson County on and after January 1, 2021; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Atkinson County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Atkinson County on and after January 1, 2021; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB234/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55722","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1230884,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Working for Two 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 enact the \"Working for Two Act\"; to require certain accommodations in the workplace for pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions; to provide for the specific powers and duties of the Commissioner of Labor related to such act; to provide for a short title; 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; to impose civil penalties for certain violations; to provide for the Commissioner of Labor to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB577/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55724","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1230885,"bill_number":"HR446","title":"Yakubu, Officer Olajide; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Officer Olajide Yakubu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR446/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55716","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1230888,"bill_number":"HR432","title":"Lackey, Bishop Aaron B., Sr.; anniversary of The Temple of Prayer Family Worship Cathedral; February 10, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bishop Aaron B. Lackey, Sr., and acknowledging February 10, 2019, as the anniversary of The Temple of Prayer Family Worship Cathedral; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR432/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55702","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1230892,"bill_number":"HR433","title":"Miller, Charles \"Chuck\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles \"Chuck\" Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR433/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55703","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1230893,"bill_number":"SR296","title":"Georgia Aerospace Industry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Aerospace Industry for its significant beneficial impact to the people and economy of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR296/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55686","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1230895,"bill_number":"HR423","title":"Hough, James Jackson \"Jack\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring James Jackson \"Jack\" Hough, a citizen of Gainesville, Georgia who was a well-known and loved member of his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR423/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55693","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1230896,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"State Revenue Investment and Employment Act of 2019 or the STRIVE Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a state program coordinated by the Governor related to employing individuals in Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for declarations; to create a commission; 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":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB569/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55681","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1230898,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Public officers and employees; application for limited paid leave for state employees in the event of the death of a child; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absences for certain public employees, so as to authorize the application for limited paid leave for state employees in the event of the death of a child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB581/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55728","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1230901,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"Richmond-Shockley, Eslene; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Eslene Richmond-Shockley for receiving the 2019 Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus Yellow Rose and Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR302/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55720","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1230904,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB572/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55684","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1230906,"bill_number":"HR436","title":"Lawrence, Trevor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Lawrence of Cartersville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR436/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55706","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1230907,"bill_number":"HR427","title":"Pennamon, Brandon; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Pennamon on his outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR427/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55697","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1230908,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"State government; sports betting in this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the lottery for education, so as to provide for sports betting in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a Georgia sports betting director; to provide for the comprehensive regulation of sports betting and related activities; to provide for the issuance, renewal, denial, and revocation of permits; to provide for restrictions and penalties; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB570/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55682","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1230912,"bill_number":"SR299","title":"Thiokol Memorial Interchange; Camden County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the workers at the Woodbine Thiokol Chemical Plant and dedicating an interchange in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR299/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55689","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1230913,"bill_number":"SR300","title":"Ward, Mother Mary Eliza Walker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mother Mary Eliza Walker Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR300/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55718","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1230914,"bill_number":"HR426","title":"Atlanta University Center Consortium; grand occasion of its 90th anniversary; Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; March 29, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Atlanta University Center Consortium on the grand occasion of its 90th anniversary and recognizing March 29, 2019, as Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR426/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55696","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1230918,"bill_number":"HR424","title":"Martin, Chief Carol; Gainesville Police Department; commitment to ensuring the safety of her community and its citizens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Carol Martin of the Gainesville Police Department for her commitment to ensuring the safety of her community and its citizens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR424/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55694","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1230919,"bill_number":"HR429","title":"Eleven Black Men of Liberty County, Inc.; 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Eleven Black Men of Liberty County, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR429/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55699","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1230922,"bill_number":"HR428","title":"Mothers Raising Sons Day at the state capitol; March 26, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mothers Raising Sons, Inc., and recognizing March 26, 2019, as Mothers Raising Sons Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR428/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55698","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1230923,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB571/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55683","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1230926,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Professions and businesses; practice of conversion therapy; prohibit","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 prohibit the practice of conversion therapy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB580/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55727","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1230927,"bill_number":"HR430","title":"Brown, Reverend Abram \"Abe\" Fitzgerald, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Abram \"Abe\" Fitzgerald Brown, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR430/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55700","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1230928,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Dawson, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dawson, Georgia; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB574/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55690","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1232526,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Tax Commissioner of Lee County; shall retain a percentage of educational funds; repeal an Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing that the tax commissioner of Lee County shall retain a percentage of educational funds collected by said officer and remit the same to the governing authority of Lee County to reimburse the county for the cost of collecting school taxes, approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3937); to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB236/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55731","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1232548,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Sumter County Livestock Authority; repeal an Act creating a public body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of County of Sumter; assets and liabilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating a public body corporate and politic, and an instrumentality of the County of Sumter, to be known as the Sumter County Livestock Authority, approved April 7, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5757), as amended by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4175); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB235/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55730","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1234558,"bill_number":"HR479","title":"Marcy Tarrer Massey Memorial Mile; Sumter County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Ms. Marcy Tarrer Massey and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR479/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55793","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1234560,"bill_number":"HR472","title":"Blackmon, Larry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Larry Blackmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR472/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55776","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1234563,"bill_number":"SR310","title":"Smith, Bishop Dreyfus C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Dreyfus C. Smith on the occasion of Wings of Faith Ministries' 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR310/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55744","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1234566,"bill_number":"SR317","title":"Schrader, Ph.D, Edward L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edward L. Schrader, Ph.D., for his lifetime of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR317/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55782","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1234569,"bill_number":"HR454","title":"Jones, Dr. Curtis; 2019 National Superintendent of the Year; Dr. Curtis Jones Day at the state capitol; April 7, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Curtis Jones upon being named the 2019 National Superintendent of the Year and recognizing April 7, 2019, as Dr. Curtis Jones Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR454/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55757","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1234572,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Mableton, City of; Cobb County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mableton; to provide a charter for the City of Mableton; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB587/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55780","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1234575,"bill_number":"HR470","title":"Sharpless, Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Thomas Sharpless; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR470/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55774","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1234578,"bill_number":"SR315","title":"Ramsey Furniture Company; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ramsey Furniture Company upon the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR315/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55753","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1234581,"bill_number":"SR316","title":"Fitzpatrick, Lord and Virginia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Lord and Virginia Fitzpatrick on the occasion of their 75th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR316/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55773","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1234584,"bill_number":"HR475","title":"Robinson, Kelly; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kelly Robinson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR475/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55779","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1234587,"bill_number":"HR462","title":"United Hemophilia Foundation and its founders, Harvey and Dr. Carletha Gates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the United Hemophilia Foundation and its founders, Harvey and Dr. Carletha Gates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR462/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55765","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1234590,"bill_number":"SR312","title":"Thomas, Jr., Reverend Norman H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Norman H. Thomas, Jr., on the occasion of his 10th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR312/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55746","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1234593,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Tybee Island, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Tybee Island 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB591/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55785","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1234595,"bill_number":"HR471","title":"Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC), Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC), Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR471/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55775","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1234598,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Income tax; nonrefundable 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 nonrefundable 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":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB588/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55781","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1234601,"bill_number":"SR318","title":"Senate Commission on Freight, Innovation, and Logistics; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Commission on Freight, Innovation, and Logistics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR318/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55786","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1234604,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Service Delivery; counties and municipalities; strategy agreements with the county where such property is located; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service delivery, so as to provide that counties that own property located within another county and certain municipalities that own property located within a county the municipality is not located in shall enter into service delivery strategy agreements with the county where such property is located; to provide deadlines for such agreements; to provide for notice regarding initiating such agreements; to provide for how such agreements are approved; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB237/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55739","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1234607,"bill_number":"SR311","title":"Spelman College Day; recognize March 8, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 8, 2019, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR311/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55745","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1234610,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Cobb County; Superior Court; restyle the executive assistant and the executive secretary of the clerk as administrative managers","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 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3673), so as to restyle the executive assistant and the executive secretary of the clerk of the superior court as administrative managers; to change the salary of the administrative managers of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB584/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55736","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1234613,"bill_number":"HR473","title":"Georgia's Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs); Georgia Asian American Lobby Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Georgia's Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and recognizing March 13th, 2019, as Georgia Asian American Lobby Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR473/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55777","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1234616,"bill_number":"HR456","title":"Childs, Mr. Leroy; exemplary service to public libraries in the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Leroy Childs for exemplary service to public libraries in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR456/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55759","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1234619,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; benefit payable upon the 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB589/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55783","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1234622,"bill_number":"HR478","title":"Harris, Judy Cecelia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judy Cecelia Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR478/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55792","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1234625,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Health; disposal of unused prescribed controlled substances for hospice patients by hospice staff; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospice care, so as to provide for the disposal of unused prescribed controlled substances for hospice patients by hospice staff; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB586/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55748","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1234628,"bill_number":"SR308","title":"Flores, Officer Edgar Isidro; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Edgar Isidro Flores; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR308/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55742","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1234630,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Domestic relations; pet animal care plan in marriage dissolution proceedings; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to divorce, so as to create a pet animal care plan in marriage dissolution proceedings; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB582/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55732","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1234633,"bill_number":"HR465","title":"Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week in the State of Georgia; September 8 through 14, 2019; increase awareness and understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of September 8 through 14, 2019, as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week in the State of Georgia to increase awareness and understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR465/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55768","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1234636,"bill_number":"HR450","title":"Sgt. Corey E. Spates Purple Heart Memorial Intersection; Troup County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant Corey E. Spates and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR450/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55749","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1234639,"bill_number":"SR307","title":"Evermore Community Improvement District; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Evermore Community Improvement District on its being voted Best of Gwinnett in 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR307/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55741","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1234642,"bill_number":"HR463","title":"Hunter, Homer, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Homer Hunter, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR463/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55766","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1234645,"bill_number":"HR461","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2019; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR461/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55764","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1234648,"bill_number":"HR458","title":"National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR458/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55761","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1234651,"bill_number":"SR319","title":"Richard L. Tucker Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Richard L. Tucker and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR319/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55787","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1234654,"bill_number":"SR305","title":"US Senate; failure to pass the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning the failure of the United States Senate to pass the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR305/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55735","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1234657,"bill_number":"SR321","title":"Wayne Mason Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Wayne Mason and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR321/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55789","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1234660,"bill_number":"HR466","title":"State of Israel; condemning anti-Semitism in all forms; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the State of Israel and condemning anti-Semitism in all its forms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR466/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55769","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1234663,"bill_number":"HR455","title":"Bryant, Dr. Jamal-Harrison; appointment as senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant and his appointment as senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR455/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55758","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1234665,"bill_number":"SR313","title":"Celebrating Woman in Public Office Day; recognize March 19, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2019, as Celebrating Women in Public Office Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR313/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55747","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1234668,"bill_number":"HR476","title":"Morris, Kevin; selected as a Marshall Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kevin Morris on being selected as a Marshall Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR476/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55790","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1234671,"bill_number":"SR314","title":"Gammage, Keith E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keith E. Gammage; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR314/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55750","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1234674,"bill_number":"HR468","title":"Grogan, Chief Billy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief Billy Grogan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR468/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55771","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1234677,"bill_number":"HR452","title":"Collins, Coach Geoff; selection as head coach of the Georgia Tech football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Geoff Collins upon his selection as head coach of the Georgia Tech football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR452/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55755","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1234680,"bill_number":"HR467","title":"Justice, Barbara Jean; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Barbara Jean Justice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR467/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55770","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1234683,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Insurance; framework for regulating the offering or issuance of travel insurance in this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide a framework for regulating the offering or issuance of travel insurance in this state; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB583/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55733","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1234686,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Georgia International Affairs Commission; 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 International Affairs Commission; to provide for membership and terms of office; to provide for assignment of the commission to the Department of Economic Development for administrative purposes; to provide for powers and duties; to require an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB239/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55752","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1234689,"bill_number":"HR457","title":"Lester, Terence and Cecilia; founders of Love Beyond Walls; dedication to providing resources and building awareness of homelessness and poverty within the State of Georgia and abroad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terence and Cecilia Lester, founders of Love Beyond Walls, for their dedication to providing resources and building awareness of homelessness and poverty within the State of Georgia and abroad; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR457/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55760","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1234692,"bill_number":"SR306","title":"Duke, Nellie Dunaway; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nellie Dunaway Duke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR306/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55740","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1234695,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Miller County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts for the election of members","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners in and for Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999, (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4442), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB585/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55737","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1234698,"bill_number":"SR304","title":"Senate Athletic Association Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Athletic Association Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR304/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55734","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1234700,"bill_number":"HR460","title":"Electric Vehicle Day at the state capitol; March 7, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2019, as Electric Vehicle Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR460/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55763","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1234703,"bill_number":"HR474","title":"Compton, Sonya; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sonya Compton on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR474/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55778","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1234706,"bill_number":"SR320","title":"Bill Russell Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Bill Russell and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR320/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55788","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1234709,"bill_number":"HR453","title":"Peterson, Dr. G. P. \"Bud\"; retirement as president of Georgia Tech; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. G. P. \"Bud\" Peterson upon his retirement as president of Georgia Tech; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR453/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55756","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1234712,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Gun Shop Security Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law Regulations; so as to provide requirements for the securing or storage of inventory firearms at time when the place of business is not open for business; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB238/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55751","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1234715,"bill_number":"HR469","title":"Stadler, Harrison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Harrison Stadler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR469/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55772","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1234718,"bill_number":"HR464","title":"Gary, Mary Dorothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary Dorothy Gary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR464/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55767","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1234721,"bill_number":"HR451","title":"Jimmy Lassetter Memorial Highway; City of Newnan; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jimmy Lassetter and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR451/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55754","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1234724,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Tybee Island, City of; filling of vacancies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Tybee Island, approved April 20, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4462), as amended, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the election and duties of a mayor pro tem; to provide for elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB590/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55784","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1234727,"bill_number":"HR449","title":"Atlanta Falcons Training Facilities Interchange; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Atlanta Falcons and dedicating an interchange in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR449/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55738","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1234730,"bill_number":"HR477","title":"Corbett, Johnny B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Johnny B. Corbett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR477/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55791","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1234733,"bill_number":"HR459","title":"Binkley, Maura; commending the formation of Maura's Voice; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Maura Binkley and commending the formation of Maura's Voice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR459/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55762","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1236087,"bill_number":"HR480","title":"Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH); create reporting for fibroids; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to create reporting for fibroids; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR480/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55796","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1236150,"bill_number":"HR481","title":"Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF); ITSMF Day at the state capitol; March 9, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) and recognizing March 9, 2019, as ITSMF Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR481/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55798","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1236212,"bill_number":"SR309","title":"Shillow, Jr., Dr. Fred; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Fred Shillow, Jr., on the occasion of his 22nd pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR309/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55743","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1236276,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Tax Commissioners Retirement Fund of Georgia; create","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 create the Tax Commissioners Retirement Fund of Georgia; to provide for a board; to provide for appointments and officers; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for eligibility, membership, dues, and benefits; to provide for a charge on delinquent or defaulted tax notices; to provide for the collection and remittance of such amounts; to provide for refunds of contributions with interest; to provide for conditions; to provide for definitions; 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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB593/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55795","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1236338,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Georgia Forest Land Protection Act of 2008; short-term mineral surface mining shall not constitute a breach of a covenant for forest land conservation use property; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Forest Land Protection Act of 2008,\" so as to provide that short-term mineral surface mining shall not constitute a breach of a covenant for forest land conservation use property; to provide that under certain circumstances the covenant shall be considered breached; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB592/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55794","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1236401,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Waverly Hall, Town of; Municipal Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County, approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3916), so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Municipal Court of the Town of Waverly Hall; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the deposit of fees; to provide that the public safety director may authorize use of said fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB594/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55797","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1237214,"bill_number":"HR491","title":"Traylor, Masonia; outstanding public service as a global activist for HIV/AIDS; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Masonia Traylor on her outstanding public service as a global activist for HIV/AIDS; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR491/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55819","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1237215,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Floyd County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the members of the County Board of Education of Floyd County, approved March 18, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 3203), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of the members of such board of education; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB603/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55809","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1237216,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"City of Rome Building Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Rome Building Authority; to provide for liberal construction of the act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB602/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55808","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1237217,"bill_number":"HR492","title":"Cunningham, Joe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe Cunningham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR492/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55820","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1237218,"bill_number":"SR327","title":"Edge Jr., William M. \"Bill\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William M. \"Bill\" Edge, Jr., on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR327/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55833","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1237220,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Douglas County; Board of Commissioners; change expense allowance of chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2703), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4045), so as to change the expense allowance of the chairperson and members of the board of commissioners; to remove outdated provisions relating to the calculation of the compensation of the chairperson and members of the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Resolution","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB599/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55805","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1237221,"bill_number":"SR330","title":"Morris, Kevin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevin Morris on the occasion of being selected as a Marshall Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR330/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55831","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1237223,"bill_number":"HR493","title":"Stanton, David; Ireland's Government Minister for Equality, Immigration, and Integration; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Stanton, Ireland's Government Minister for Equality, Immigration, and Integration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR493/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55821","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1237224,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Jenkins County; Probate Court judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of the judge of the Probate Court of Jenkins County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB595/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55801","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1237226,"bill_number":"HR482","title":"Reaves, Chris and Jana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris and Jana Reaves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR482/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55810","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1237227,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; certain males to report certain events; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require certain males to report certain events to law enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB604/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55825","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1237228,"bill_number":"HR496","title":"Duke, Nellie Dunaway; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nellie Dunaway Duke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR496/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55824","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1237229,"bill_number":"SR333","title":"March First Movement; recognize the 100th Anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the March First Movement and Korea's declaration of independence from the Empire of Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR333/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55838","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1237230,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Incorporation of Municipal Corporations; no municipal charter shall be enacted where a portion of the proposed corporate boundary was ever part of existing municipality; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide that no municipal charter shall be enacted where a portion of the proposed corporate boundary was ever part of an existing municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB240/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55826","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1237233,"bill_number":"HR487","title":"Mitchell, Henry, III; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry Mitchell III on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR487/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55815","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1237234,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Sparks, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Sparks, Georgia; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB597/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55803","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1237235,"bill_number":"HR489","title":"Rotary Club of Claxton; 80th anniversary; continued service in the community, the State of Georgia, and around the world; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rotary Club of Claxton on its 80th anniversary and for its continued service in the community, the State of Georgia, and around the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR489/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55817","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1237236,"bill_number":"HR485","title":"Gray, Reverend Russell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Russell Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR485/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55813","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1237238,"bill_number":"HR495","title":"Trail Life USA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trail Life USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR495/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55823","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1237239,"bill_number":"HR483","title":"Cousins, Dr. Ednola Vandella; receiving the Nikki T. Randall Yellow Rose Award; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Ednola Vandella Cousins on receiving the Nikki T. Randall Yellow Rose Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR483/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55811","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1237242,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Harlem, City of; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Harlem, approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3654), 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-05-10","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2019-05-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB598/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55804","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1237243,"bill_number":"SR322","title":"Coe, Levi; Henderson, Josiah; McKeehan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Levi Coe, Josiah Henderson, and Cole McKeehan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR322/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55799","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1237244,"bill_number":"SR332","title":"Collins, Coach Geoff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Geoff Collins upon his selection as head coach of the Georgia Tech football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR332/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55837","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1237246,"bill_number":"SR331","title":"Brookwood High School Boys and Girls Swim and Dive Teams; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Brookwood High School boys and girls swim and dive teams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR331/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55832","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1237247,"bill_number":"HR484","title":"National Prostate Awareness Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Prostate Awareness Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR484/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55812","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1237248,"bill_number":"HR488","title":"Cutts, Grace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Grace Cutts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR488/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55816","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1237249,"bill_number":"SR329","title":"Georgia Hearing Day; recognize March 19, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2019, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR329/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55830","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1237252,"bill_number":"SR323","title":"2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; members; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, General Chairman Lawrence E. Edgerly, and the Grand Marshal of the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Gerald Patrick Counihan, Sr., on the upcoming occasion of the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR323/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55800","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1237253,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Washington County; State Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Washington County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB596/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55802","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1237254,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Health; registered sex offender to notify each nursing home to which the offender has applied to become a resident; 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 health care facilities, so as to require a registered sex offender to notify each nursing home to which the offender has applied to become a resident of his or her registered sex offender status and to require each such nursing home to share such information with all residents of such nursing home prior to the offender becoming a resident; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB605/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55827","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1237255,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Statham, City of; governing organization; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Statham, Georgia, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3326), as amended, so as to revise provisions governing organization of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB601/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55807","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1237257,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Monroe County; Board of Commissioners; provide for the removal of the duties of disbursements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenue for the County of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3912), so as to provide for the removal of the duties of disbursements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB600/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55806","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1237258,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Insurance; life insurers to provide certain policy information to funeral homes within 24 hours of receipt of the funeral home's notification of an insured's death; require","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 require life insurers to provide certain policy information to funeral homes within 24 hours of receipt of the funeral home's notification of an insured's death; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB606/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55828","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1237260,"bill_number":"HR490","title":"State Coalition of Georgia, NCNW; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State Coalition of Georgia, NCNW; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR490/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55818","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1237261,"bill_number":"HR486","title":"Stephens, Shane; Consul General of Ireland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shane Stephens, Consul General of Ireland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR486/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55814","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1237262,"bill_number":"SR325","title":"Senate Study Committee on Portable Benefits for Independent Workers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Portable Benefits for Independent Workers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR325/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55835","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1237264,"bill_number":"SR326","title":"Peachtree City's 60th Anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Peachtree City's 60th Anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR326/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55834","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1237265,"bill_number":"HR494","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":"2019-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR494/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55822","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1237266,"bill_number":"SR324","title":"Smith, Dr. Jane E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jane E. Smith on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR324/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55836","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1237267,"bill_number":"SR328","title":"Senate Parking and Vehicle Immobilization Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Parking and Vehicle Immobilization Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR328/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55829","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1238050,"bill_number":"SR337","title":"Holi as the Hindu Spring Festival; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Holi as the Hindu spring festival which is celebrated all around the world on March 21, 2019, including in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR337/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55843","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1238057,"bill_number":"SR336","title":"The Arc Georgia Day; recognize March 13, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2019, as The Arc Georgia Day at the state capitol; and commending the contributions of The Arc Georgia's local chapters, members, and community supporters who work alongside those with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR336/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55842","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1238065,"bill_number":"SR334","title":"James Chapman Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Price \"Pa\" Chapman and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR334/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55840","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1238073,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Lumpkin County Water And Sewerage Authority; composition; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4500), as amended, so as to change the composition of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB241/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55839","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1238076,"bill_number":"SR335","title":"Holley, Pauline Jackson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pauline Jackson Holley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR335/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55841","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1238796,"bill_number":"HR528","title":"Thomas, Dylan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dylan Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR528/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55905","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1238797,"bill_number":"HR499","title":"Thomas, Katreina; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Katreina Thomas for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR499/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55875","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1238798,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, Georgia, approved March 24, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3060), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB608/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55846","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1238799,"bill_number":"HR510","title":"Baldwin, Beauty P.; outstanding public service as an educator; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beauty P. Baldwin on her outstanding public service as an educator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR510/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55886","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1238800,"bill_number":"SR347","title":"Paris, Nancy M.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Nancy M. Paris on receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR347/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55865","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1238801,"bill_number":"HR497","title":"Sparkle K. Adams Bridge; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Sparkle K. Adams and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR497/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55858","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1238802,"bill_number":"SR346","title":"McBee, Jazzy; commend","description":"RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jazzy McBee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR346/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55864","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1238803,"bill_number":"HR527","title":"The Arc Georgia Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2019; commending contributions of The Arc Georgia's local chapters, members, & community supporters who work alongside those with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2019, as The Arc Georgia Day at the state capitol; and commending the contributions of The Arc Georgia's local chapters, members, and community supporters who work alongside those with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR527/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55904","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1238804,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Vanishing Viagra Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, so as to change certain provisions relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB618/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55868","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1238805,"bill_number":"HR521","title":"Anthony, Shelley \"Butch\", III.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shelley \"Butch\" Anthony III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR521/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55898","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1238806,"bill_number":"SR360","title":"Georgia Teenage Republican (GATRs) program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Teenage Republican (GATRs) program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR360/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55914","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1238807,"bill_number":"SR349","title":"Gainesville High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gainesville High School on the grand occasion of its 125th anniversary and commending its distinguished graduates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR349/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55871","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1238808,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Polk County; grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled on the first day of each term; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the grand jury of Polk County shall not be required to be impaneled on the first day of each term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB616/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55856","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1238809,"bill_number":"HR525","title":"Weiss, JoAnn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending JoAnn Weiss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR525/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55902","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1238810,"bill_number":"SR358","title":"Mercer University School of Medicine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercer University School of Medicine for its commitment to higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR358/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55912","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1238811,"bill_number":"HR523","title":"Flores, Officer Edgar Isidro; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Edgar Isidro Flores; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR523/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55900","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1238812,"bill_number":"SR359","title":"Aerospace Day; recognize February 28, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation and recognizing February 28, 2019, as Aerospace Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR359/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55913","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1238813,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Dade County Water and Sewer Authority; composition of the authority; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Dade County Water and Sewer Authority, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3260), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3535), so as to provide for the composition of the authority; to provide for the selection of members of the authority; to provide for the terms of office for members of the authority; to provide for vacancies; to provide for certain duties of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB609/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55847","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1238815,"bill_number":"HR517","title":"Stanton, David; Ireland's Government Minister for Equality, Immigration, and Integration; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Stanton, Ireland's Government Minister for Equality, Immigration, and Integration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR517/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55894","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1238816,"bill_number":"HR507","title":"Badu, Dr. Sonnie; First Lady Annie Badu; The Rock Hill Church family; contributions to the community and commitment to furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sonnie Badu, First Lady Annie Badu, and The Rock Hill Church family for their contributions to the community and commitment to furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR507/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55883","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1238817,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Town of Toomsboro, Georgia; new charter; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Toomsboro, Georgia;to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB242/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55867","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1238818,"bill_number":"HR503","title":"Morgan, Valerie; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Valerie Morgan on receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR503/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55879","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1238819,"bill_number":"HR516","title":"Stephens, Shane; Consul General of Ireland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shane Stephens, Consul General of Ireland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR516/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55893","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1238822,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Newton County; coroner; provide for salary supplements authorized by the governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to place the coroner of Newton County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2354), so as to provide for salary supplements authorized by the governing 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB619/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55888","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1238824,"bill_number":"SR340","title":"Merrilles, Cassandra; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Cassandra Merrilles for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR340/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55851","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1238825,"bill_number":"SR348","title":"Senate Freedom from Property Taxes Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Freedom from Property Taxes Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR348/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55866","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1238826,"bill_number":"HR520","title":"Cullen, Patricia Parker; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patricia Parker Cullen on her outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR520/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55897","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1238827,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"South Fulton, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of South Fulton 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB611/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55849","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1238828,"bill_number":"HR498","title":"House Study Committee on the Insurance Review of Erectile Dysfunction; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Insurance Review of Erectile Dysfunction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR498/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55869","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1238829,"bill_number":"HR511","title":"Oscar winners and nominees from the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oscar winners and nominees from the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR511/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55887","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1238830,"bill_number":"HR512","title":"Georgia's Grammy winners and nominees; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's Grammy winners and nominees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR512/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55889","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1238831,"bill_number":"HR522","title":"Hartley, Cliff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cliff Hartley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR522/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55899","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1238832,"bill_number":"HR518","title":"Georgia Production Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2019; Dallas Austin; inaugural ambassador and honoree of Georgia Production Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2019, as Georgia Production Day at the state capitol; commending Dallas Austin as the inaugural ambassador and honoree of Georgia Production Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR518/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55895","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1238833,"bill_number":"HR529","title":"Dr. Walter Rodney Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2019; commending Dr. Walter Rodney and the 16th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Walter Rodney and the 16th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium, and recognizing March 23, 2019, as Dr. Walter Rodney Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR529/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55906","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1238834,"bill_number":"SR356","title":"Marion County Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Marion County girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA-A state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR356/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55910","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1238836,"bill_number":"HR509","title":"United Nations International Day of Forests; March 21; recognizing the sustainability and economic importance of Georgia's working forests and forest products industries; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the sustainability and economic importance of Georgia's working forests and forest products industries in honor of the United Nations International Day of Forests on March 21; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR509/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55885","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1238837,"bill_number":"SR339","title":"Brown, Josephine Burdette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josephine Burdette Brown for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR339/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55850","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1238838,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Hapeville, City of; increase existing homestead exemption to $15,000.00","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a $10,000.00 homestead exemption from all City of Hapeville ad valorem taxes for residents of that city, approved January 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4866), so as to increase the existing homestead exemption to $15,000.00; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB614/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55854","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1238839,"bill_number":"SR361","title":"Type I Diabetes Day; recognize March 14, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have Type 1 Diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 14, 2019, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR361/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55915","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1238840,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Carroll County; Magistrate Court; authorize to charge a technology fee for each conviction of a traffic or ordinance violation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Carroll County to charge a technology fee for each conviction of a traffic or ordinance violation; to specify the uses to which said technology fee may be put; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB610/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55848","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1238841,"bill_number":"HR519","title":"Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2019; commending the Georgia residents who have Type 1 Diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have Type 1 Diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 14, 2019, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR519/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55896","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1238842,"bill_number":"SR341","title":"United States Congress; oppose the Green New Deal; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to oppose the Green New Deal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR341/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55861","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1238843,"bill_number":"SR344","title":"Mia, Mama; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mama Mia for her successful career in the field of radio broadcasting; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR344/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55859","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1238844,"bill_number":"SR352","title":"American Peanut Shellers Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the great leadership of the American Peanut Shellers Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR352/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55874","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1238845,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Haralson County; grand jury shall not be required to be impaneled on the first day of each term; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the grand jury of Haralson County shall not be required to be impaneled on the first day of each term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB617/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55857","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1238846,"bill_number":"HR526","title":"Theta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; 52 years of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating and commending the Theta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for 52 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR526/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55903","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1238849,"bill_number":"HR500","title":"Roundtree, Hilda; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Hilda Roundtree for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR500/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55876","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1238851,"bill_number":"SR350","title":"Cunningham, Joe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe Cunningham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR350/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55872","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1238852,"bill_number":"SR355","title":"Chafin III, Judge James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge James Chafin III upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR355/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55908","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1238853,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Flovilla, City of; municipal court; dissolve","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Flovilla, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4663), as amended, so as to dissolve the municipal court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB613/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55853","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1238854,"bill_number":"HR502","title":"Clark, Dorothy J.; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dorothy J. Clark for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR502/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55878","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1238855,"bill_number":"SR357","title":"Woods, M.D., M.P.H., Kevin E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevin E. Woods, M.D., M.P.H.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR357/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55907","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1238856,"bill_number":"HR506","title":"Haley, Emily; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Emily Halevy for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR506/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55882","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1238858,"bill_number":"SR342","title":"Black, Twanda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Twanda Black; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR342/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55862","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1238859,"bill_number":"HR504","title":"Cwalina, Debbie Baker; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Debbie Baker Cwalina for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR504/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55880","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1238860,"bill_number":"SR345","title":"Hobby, Jenn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenn Hobby for 19 years of broadcasting and programming excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR345/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55860","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1238861,"bill_number":"HR505","title":"Moon, Tamira; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tamira Moon for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR505/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55881","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1238862,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Health; certain minors to receive vaccinations without parental consent; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to authorize certain minors to receive vaccinations without parental consent; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB615/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55855","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1238863,"bill_number":"HR524","title":"Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR524/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55901","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1238864,"bill_number":"HR508","title":"Williams, Chief Jimmy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Chief Jimmy Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR508/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55884","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1238865,"bill_number":"SR338","title":"Korean Veterans; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Korean veterans who served in the Vietnam War and recognizing the Korean Vietnam Veterans Association of the United States of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR338/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55844","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1238866,"bill_number":"HR501","title":"Jones, Michelle S.; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Michelle S. Jones for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR501/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55877","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1238867,"bill_number":"HR514","title":"Student Government Associations and Student Councils of Henry County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Student Government Associations and Student Councils of Henry County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR514/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55891","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1238868,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Chatham County; State Court judges; provide for an accountability court supplement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, approved December 18, 1819 (Ga. L. 1819, p. 16), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4194), so as to provide for an accountability court supplement for judges of the State Court of Chatham County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB607/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55845","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1238869,"bill_number":"SR354","title":"Children's Day; recognize March 22, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2019, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR354/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55911","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1238870,"bill_number":"SR343","title":"Littel, Joyce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Joyce Littel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR343/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55863","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1238871,"bill_number":"SR353","title":"Senate Study Committee on Community Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Community Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR353/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55909","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1238872,"bill_number":"HR513","title":"Georgia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Atlanta Chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar; exceptional contributions to the advancement of the transportation industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Atlanta Chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar for their exceptional contributions to the advancement of the transportation industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR513/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55890","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1238873,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Hapeville, City of; homestead exemption for residents 65 years or older; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Hapeville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older, who are veterans, or who are disabled; 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB612/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55852","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1238874,"bill_number":"HR515","title":"Fase Insurance Group; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fase Insurance Group; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR515/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55892","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1238875,"bill_number":"SR351","title":"Dunagan, Bobby Stanley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby Stanley Dunagan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR351/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55870","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1239531,"bill_number":"SR367","title":"Senate Gaming and Pari-mutuel Wagering on Horse Racing and Growing Georgia's Equine Industry Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION to create the Senate Gaming and Pari-mutuel Wagering on Horse Racing and Growing Georgia's Equine Industry Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR367/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55928","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1239532,"bill_number":"HR550","title":"Averett, D. Hal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of D. Hal Averett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR550/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55958","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1239533,"bill_number":"HR547","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":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR547/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55955","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1239534,"bill_number":"HR546","title":"Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.; celebrate 150 years of commitment in love, honor, and truth at the Atlanta History Center; April 25, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., as they celebrate 150 years of commitment in love, honor, and truth on April 25, 2019, at the Atlanta History Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR546/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55954","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1239535,"bill_number":"HR533","title":"House Study Committee on Innovative Financial Options for Senior Living; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Innovative Financial Options for Senior Living; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR533/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55935","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1239536,"bill_number":"SR370","title":"City of Stockbridge; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR370/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55931","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1239537,"bill_number":"HR553","title":"House Study Committee on Cyberbullying; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Cyberbullying; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR553/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55941","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1239539,"bill_number":"SR369","title":"Department of Natural Resources; recognize September 28, 2019 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in the state of Georgia; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Natural Resources to recognize Saturday, September 28, 2019, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR369/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55930","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1239540,"bill_number":"SR372","title":"American Legion Post 239; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending American Legion Post 239 and celebrating The American Legion on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR372/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55961","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1239541,"bill_number":"SR366","title":"Senate Passenger Vehicle Seat Safety Belt Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Passenger Vehicle Seat Safety Belt Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR366/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55919","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1239542,"bill_number":"HR545","title":"Avondale Estates, City of; Tree City USA recognition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the City of Avondale Estates for its Tree City USA recognition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR545/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55953","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1239543,"bill_number":"SR364","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 for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR364/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55916","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1239544,"bill_number":"HR552","title":"Currelley, Chandra; outstanding success in the entertainment industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chandra Currelley for her outstanding success in the entertainment industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR552/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55960","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1239545,"bill_number":"HR539","title":"Vance, Honorable Kenneth; Director of Post; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Kenneth Vance, Director of Post; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR539/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55947","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1239546,"bill_number":"HR530","title":"Uber and Lyft; incorporate wheelchair accommodations into all of their ridesharing services; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Uber and Lyft transportation companies to incorporate wheelchair accommodations into all of their ridesharing services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR530/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55924","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1239547,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"General Assembly; private lactation room open to the public in either the 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":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB627/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55937","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1239549,"bill_number":"HR535","title":"Mill Creek Varsity Competition Dance Team; winning the 2018-2019 6A/7A GHSA State Dance Invitational Competition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mill Creek Varsity Competition Dance Team for winning the 2018-2019 6A/7A GHSA State Dance Invitational Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR535/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55943","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1239550,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Joint Board of Elections and Registration of Pike County; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Joint Board of Elections and Registration of Pike County, which shall conduct primaries and elections for Pike County, the Town of Concord, the City of Meansville, the City of Molena, the Town of Williamson, and the City of Zebulon; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB623/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55923","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1239551,"bill_number":"SR374","title":"Reverend Marlon Harris and New Life Church; bridge; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Marlon Harris and New Life Church and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR374/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55964","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1239552,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Sinclair Water Authority; determination of a quorum of the members of the board; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the membership of the Sinclair Water Authority, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3648), as amended, so as to change the determination of a quorum of the members of the board of said authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB622/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55922","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1239554,"bill_number":"HR536","title":"College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR536/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55944","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1239555,"bill_number":"SR371","title":"Senate Protections From Sexual Predators Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Protections From Sexual Predators Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR371/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55936","sponsor":"Gregory Kirk"},
{"bill_id":1239556,"bill_number":"SR363","title":"Stanton, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Stanton, Ireland's Government Minister for Equality, Immigration, and Integration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR363/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55917","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1239557,"bill_number":"HR532","title":"Hank Aaron Bridge; City of Atlanta; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Henry \"Hank\" Louis Aaron and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR532/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55926","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1239558,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Coweta County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Coweta 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB625/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55933","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1239559,"bill_number":"SR365","title":"Trump, President Donald J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending President Donald J. Trump; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR365/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55927","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1239560,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Special License Plates; benefit the Autism Alliance of Georgia; 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 or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to establish a specialty license plate to benefit the Autism Alliance of Georgia; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB243/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55963","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1239561,"bill_number":"HR538","title":"American Peanut Shellers Association; great leadership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the great leadership of the American Peanut Shellers Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR538/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55946","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1239563,"bill_number":"HR543","title":"Gainesville High School; grand occasion of its 125th anniversary; commending its distinguished graduates; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gainesville High School on the grand occasion of its 125th anniversary and commending its distinguished graduates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR543/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55951","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1239564,"bill_number":"HR541","title":"New Zion Missionary Baptist Church; occasion of its 63rd anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Zion Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 63rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR541/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55949","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1239565,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Newnan, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Newnan 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":"2019-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB626/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55934","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1239566,"bill_number":"HR548","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2019, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR548/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55956","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1239568,"bill_number":"HR534","title":"Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR534/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55942","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1239569,"bill_number":"HR551","title":"Mohr, Mary Georgia; Distinguished Older Georgian for 2019; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Georgia Mohr as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR551/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55959","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1239571,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"State government; observe daylight savings time year round; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide that this state shall observe daylight savings time year round; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB630/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55940","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1239572,"bill_number":"SR373","title":"Hicks, Ken; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ken Hicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR373/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55962","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1239573,"bill_number":"HR544","title":"Rogers, William Lee \"Billy\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Lee \"Billy\" Rogers, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR544/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55952","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1239574,"bill_number":"HR537","title":"Meningococcal B Awareness Day at the state capitol; April 24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 24 as Meningococcal B Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR537/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55945","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1239575,"bill_number":"SR368","title":"Poole, Allen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allen Poole for his outstanding public service; and for other","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR368/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55929","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1239576,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Professions and businesses; refusal, suspension, or revocation of the license of a physician who has committed sexual assault on a patient; provide","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 provide for the refusal, 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 definitions; to provide for limited liability; to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to patient right to know, so as to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of the number of physicians investigated or disciplined for the sexual assault of patients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB629/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55939","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1239577,"bill_number":"HR542","title":"Rogers, Pennye Aiken; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pennye Aiken Rogers on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR542/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55950","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1239579,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"State government; observe standard time; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide that 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":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB628/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55938","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1239580,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Second Chance Act; enact","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 provide for the automatic restriction of criminal history records for convictions of certain misdemeanors and felonies ten years after the completion of the sentence; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB624/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55932","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1239581,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Public officers and employees; DNA testing to be covered by the state health benefit plan under certain circumstances; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, so as to require DNA testing to be covered by the state health benefit plan under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB620/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55920","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1239582,"bill_number":"HR549","title":"Sprecher, Thomas Trey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Thomas Trey Sprecher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR549/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55957","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1239583,"bill_number":"HR540","title":"Usry, Reverend Gregg; occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Gregg Usry on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR540/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55948","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1239584,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"State holidays; June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Day; declare","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding holidays and observances, so as to declare June 12 of each year as \"Women Veterans Day\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB621/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55921","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1239585,"bill_number":"HR531","title":"Local legislation; authorize the election of school superintendents for local school systems; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for local legislation to authorize the election of school superintendents for local school systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR531/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55925","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1239586,"bill_number":"SR362","title":"Stephens, Shane; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shane Stephens, Consul General of Ireland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR362/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55918","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1240334,"bill_number":"SR381","title":"King, Jr., Lonnie C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lonnie C. King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR381/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55971","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1240335,"bill_number":"SR379","title":"Carver High School Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Carver High School boys basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR379/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55970","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1240336,"bill_number":"SR380","title":"Carver High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Carver High School girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR380/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55969","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1240337,"bill_number":"SR375","title":"Dr. G. P. \"Bud\" Peterson retirement; president of Georgia Tech; recognize and commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. G.P. \"Bud\" Peterson upon his retirement as president of Georgia Tech; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR375/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55965","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1240338,"bill_number":"SR376","title":"President and U.S. Congress; citizenship of internationally adopted adults; enact legislation; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR376/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55967","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1240339,"bill_number":"SR377","title":"Muslim Advocacy Day participants; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Muslim Advocacy Day participants; and for other reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR377/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55968","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1240340,"bill_number":"SR378","title":"Sharon Elementary Robo Knights; Georgia FLL State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Sharon Elementary Robo Knights for winning the Georgia FLL State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR378/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55966","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1240826,"bill_number":"HR568","title":"Bray, Philip; SafeHouse Outreach; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Philip Bray and SafeHouse Outreach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR568/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56019","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1240828,"bill_number":"HR579","title":"Thomas, Chemily; Forest Park Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chemily Thomas, Forest Park Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR579/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56030","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1240829,"bill_number":"HR571","title":"Korean Independence Movement; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 100th Anniversary of the Korean Independence Movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR571/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56022","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1240831,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Pickens County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Pickens County Board of Education, approved March 7, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3516), so as to revise the education districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB632/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55974","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1240833,"bill_number":"SR396","title":"Grady High School Speech and Debate Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grady High School speech and debate team on winning its tenth consecutive state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR396/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55998","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1240834,"bill_number":"HR564","title":"Union Grove Baptist Church of Union City, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Union Grove Baptist Church of Union City, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR564/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56015","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1240836,"bill_number":"SR392","title":"Cooper, J. Melvin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Melvin Cooper on his outstanding public service as Director of Gainesville Parks and Recreation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR392/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55994","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1240838,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Lula Development Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lula 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB637/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55980","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1240839,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employers to provide certain salary information; require","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 of labor and industrial relations, so as to require employers to provide certain salary information; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain conduct by the employer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB634/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55977","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1240841,"bill_number":"HR575","title":"Adams, Lacresha; Edmonds Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lacresha Adams, Edmonds Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR575/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56026","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1240843,"bill_number":"HR554","title":"House Study Committee on Men's Right to Know; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Men's Right to Know; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR554/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55981","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1240844,"bill_number":"HR561","title":"Children's Day at the Capitol; March 22, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2019, as Children's Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR561/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56012","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1240846,"bill_number":"SR397","title":"Scott, Senator Al; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Al Scott on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR397/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56002","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1240848,"bill_number":"SR389","title":"Williams, Jr., G. T. \"Tom\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending G.T. \"Tom\" Williams, Jr., on his longtime service and leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR389/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55989","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1240850,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Butts County; courthouse; provide that fees collected are for maintenance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that certain costs in certain criminal cases and quasi-criminal cases shall be used for the purpose of maintaining the Butts County courthouse, approved April 15, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2664), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4056), so as to provide that fees collected are for the maintenance of the Historic Butts County Courthouse; to repeal provisions relating to the Superior Court of Butts County; to increase the fee the Probate Court of Butts County shall charge; to increase the amount of such fees that can be held before excess is paid into the Butts County general fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB631/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55973","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1240852,"bill_number":"HR577","title":"Tanner, Reverend Henry Louis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Henry Louis Tanner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR577/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56028","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1240853,"bill_number":"HR572","title":"HoPe: Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; David Araya and Angela Hurtado-Araya; 10th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 10th Anniversary of HoPe: Hispanic Organization Promoting Education and its founders David Araya and Angela Hurtado-Araya; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR572/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56023","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1240855,"bill_number":"HR567","title":"GEORGIA SMALL BUSINESS WEEK at the state capitol; March 18-22, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's small businesses and recognizing March 18-22, 2019, as GEORGIA SMALL BUSINESS WEEK at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR567/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56018","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1240857,"bill_number":"HR555","title":"Hicks, Ken; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ken Hicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR555/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56000","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1240858,"bill_number":"SR398","title":"Dozier, Dr. Cheryl Davenport; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Cheryl Davenport Dozier for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR398/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56003","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1240860,"bill_number":"HR578","title":"Trammell, Lategra; Huie Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lategra Trammell, Huie Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR578/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56029","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1240861,"bill_number":"HR563","title":"National Prostate Awareness Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Prostate Awareness Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR563/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56014","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1240864,"bill_number":"HR562","title":"Atlanta Born Losers MC day at the state capitol; April 20, 2019; 60th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Born Losers MC on its 60th anniversary and recognizing April 20, 2019, as Atlanta Born Losers MC day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR562/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56013","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1240866,"bill_number":"SR391","title":"Smith, Pastor K. Francis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor K. Francis Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR391/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55993","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1240867,"bill_number":"SR382","title":"Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR382/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55972","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1240869,"bill_number":"SR399","title":"Pinckney, Esther Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Esther Mae Pinckney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR399/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56004","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1240871,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections; board members; appoint and nominate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4200), as amended, so as to provide that board members shall be appointed by the chief judge of the superior court; to provide for the nomination of potential board members; to update provisions regarding the certification of members appointed to the board; to provide for the selection of a chairman; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB246/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56035","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1240873,"bill_number":"HR565","title":"Gumbs, Councilwoman Carmalitha; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR565/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56016","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1240875,"bill_number":"SR393","title":"Smith, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the distinguished career and retirement of David Smith of Center Point; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR393/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55995","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1240876,"bill_number":"HB639","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 May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3639), 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB639/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55985","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1240878,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Monroe, City of; municipal court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Monroe in the County of Walton, approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3917), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the municipal court; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of fees in a segregated account; to provide that the municipal court judge may authorize use of said fees; to provide that fees can be used to reimburse the city for services provided to the court and police department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB633/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55975","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1240880,"bill_number":"HR560","title":"Brandon, Bentley; Detailers Across America Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Bentley Brandon and the Detailers Across America Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR560/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56011","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1240881,"bill_number":"HR582","title":"Wen-je, Honorable Ko; Mayor of Taipei City; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION welcoming and commending the Honorable Ko, Wen-je, Mayor of Taipei City; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR582/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56033","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1240883,"bill_number":"HR581","title":"Caraballo, Priscilla; Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Priscilla Caraballo, Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR581/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56032","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1240885,"bill_number":"SR401","title":"Lyme Disease Awareness Month; recognize May, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2019, as Lyme Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR401/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56006","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1240886,"bill_number":"HR583","title":"Huff, Emma Jean Hamilton; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Emma Jean Hamilton Huff for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR583/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56034","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1240888,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Ware County; superior court clerk shall also be state court clerk; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Ware County, formerly the City Court of Waycross, approved December 11, 1897 (Ga. L. 1897, p. 510), as amended, particularly by an Act approved July 30, 1903 (Ga. L. 1903, p. 171), so as to provide that the clerk of the superior court of Ware County shall also be the clerk of the state court of Ware County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB640/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55986","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1240890,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"City of Buford; a certain map; adopt by reference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Buford, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4622), as amended, so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB245/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55999","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1240891,"bill_number":"HR574","title":"Jackson, Michelle; Forest Park High School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Jackson, Forest Park High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR574/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56025","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1240894,"bill_number":"SR388","title":"Lawson, Alton W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alton W. Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR388/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55992","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1240895,"bill_number":"HR570","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":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR570/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56021","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1240897,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Atlanta, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide for a 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 the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB635/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55978","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1240898,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; change membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), as amended, so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB638/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55984","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1240901,"bill_number":"HR576","title":"Hillgrove High School Navy JROTC cadets; Orienteering Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Hillgrove High School Navy JROTC cadets on their Orienteering Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR576/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56027","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1240903,"bill_number":"SR386","title":"Rotary Club of Claxton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rotary Club of Claxton on its 80th anniversary and for its continued service in the community, the State of Georgia, and around the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR386/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55988","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1240904,"bill_number":"HR556","title":"Carver High School boys basketball team; winning the 2019 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Carver High School boys basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR556/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56007","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1240906,"bill_number":"HR584","title":"House Study Committee on Exploring a Floor and Trade Charity Care System; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Exploring a Floor and Trade Charity Care System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR584/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56001","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1240908,"bill_number":"HR573","title":"McRae, Joni Gross; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joni Gross McRae; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR573/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56024","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1240909,"bill_number":"HR559","title":"James, P. Rae; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending P. Rae James for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR559/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56010","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1240911,"bill_number":"HR580","title":"Lopez, Maritza; Unidos Dual Language School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maritza Lopez, Unidos Dual Language School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR580/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56031","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1240913,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Use of Force Data Collection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide that law enforcement agencies shall require its officers to report in writing every use of force against any subject; to require that a publicly available data base be maintained of such reports; to provide that discipline records for the use of force shall be maintained within such data base; to provide for maintenance of such data base; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB636/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55979","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1240914,"bill_number":"SR383","title":"Winburn, Mattilyn \"Mattie\"; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mattilyn \"Mattie\" Winburn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR383/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55976","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1240917,"bill_number":"SR394","title":"Peevy, Senator Donn M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Donn M. Peevy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR394/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55996","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1240918,"bill_number":"HR557","title":"Carver High School Tigers girls basketball team; winning the 2019 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Carver High School Tigers girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR557/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56008","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1240920,"bill_number":"HR569","title":"Georgia CASA; 30 years of advocacy; Duaine Hathaway; 18 years of service; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia CASA for 30 years of advocacy and recognizing Duaine Hathaway for 18 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR569/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56020","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1240922,"bill_number":"SR395","title":"Cooper, Officer Matthew Bernard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Officer Matthew Bernard Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR395/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55997","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1240923,"bill_number":"SR400","title":"Maron Sidney Buice Bridge; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Maron Sidney Buice and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR400/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56005","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1240925,"bill_number":"SR385","title":"Burkhalter, J. Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Mark Burkhalter for his dedicated service to Johns Creek and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR385/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55983","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1240927,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Dade County Water and Sewer Authority; composition; terms of office for members, and vacancies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Dade County Water and Sewer Authority, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3260), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3535), so as to provide for the composition of the authority; to provide for the terms of office for members of the authority; to provide for vacancies; to provide for certain duties of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB244/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55987","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1240928,"bill_number":"SR384","title":"Dixon Grove Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dixon Grove Baptist Church on the occasion of its 63rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR384/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55982","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1240930,"bill_number":"HR566","title":"Tanner, Reverend Henry Louis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the life and legacy of Reverend Henry Louis Tanner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR566/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56017","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1240932,"bill_number":"SR390","title":"Excel Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Excel Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR390/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55991","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1240933,"bill_number":"HR558","title":"Nixon, Jordan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jordan Nixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR558/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56009","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1240935,"bill_number":"SR387","title":"Reaves, Chris and Jana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Chris and Jana Reaves for being selected as the 2019 Adoptive Parents of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR387/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/55990","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1241839,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amount of monthly dues paid; increase; amounts collected from fines; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to increase the amount of monthly dues paid by members of the fund; to revise amounts collected from certain fines and forfeitures in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; to increase the monthly benefit allowed upon retirement; 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":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Act 551","last_action_date":"2020-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB249/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56038","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1241842,"bill_number":"SR402","title":"Arab American Heritage Month; recognize April, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of Arab Americans and recognizing April, 2019, as Arab American Heritage Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR402/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56039","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1241846,"bill_number":"SR403","title":"Beth Farokhi; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Beth Farokhi for her selfless community advocacy, civic engagement, and public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR403/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56040","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1241850,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Magistrate Court of Troup County; technology fee for conviction of traffic or ordinance violation; charge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Troup County to charge a technology fee for each conviction of a traffic or ordinance violation; to specify the uses to which said technology fee may be put; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB247/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56036","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1241854,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; monthly dues, tax on premiums and maximum monthly benefit amount payable; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to increase the monthly dues amount for members; to increase the tax on premiums charged by fire insurance companies for certain classes of coverage; to increase the maximum monthly benefit amount payable to 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":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB248/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56037","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1242459,"bill_number":"SR404","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2018 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR404/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56041","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1242463,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Judge of Probate Court of Twiggs County; authority to fix court employee compensation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to abolish the present model of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Twiggs County, known as the fee system, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2727), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5145), and an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4547), so as to change the manner of fixing salary adjustments or allowances of the Judge of the Probate Court and employees of the Judge of the Probate Court; to provide the Judge of the Probate Court with the authority to fix the compensation of employees of the Judge of the Probate Court; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB253/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56050","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1242468,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Board of Elections and Registration in Fulton County; authority of Fulton County legislative delegation in General Assembly to nominate chairperson; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration in Fulton County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4577), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4503), so as to remove the authority of the Fulton County legislative delegation in the General Assembly to nominate the person to be appointed chairperson of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB251/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56046","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1242477,"bill_number":"SR410","title":"Owens, Erial; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Erial Owens for her outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR410/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56053","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1242482,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Town of Danville; new charter; incorporation, boundaries, general powers and limitations, governing authority, duties, election, terms, method of filing vacancies, and compensation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Danville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB255/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56049","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1242486,"bill_number":"SR407","title":"Williams, Dick; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dick Williams on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR407/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56044","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1242493,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Clerk of Superior Court of Twiggs County; authority to fix compensation of employees of Clerk's office; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to abolish the present model of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Twiggs County, known as the fee system, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2721), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5149), and an Act approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4913), so as to change the manner of fixing salary adjustments or allowances of the Clerk of the Superior Court and employees of the Clerk of the Superior Court's office; to provide the Clerk of the Superior Court with the authority to fix the compensation of employees of the Clerk of the Superior Court; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB252/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56047","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1242498,"bill_number":"SR408","title":"Georgia's Working Forests and Forest Products Industries; sustainability and economic importance; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the sustainability and economic importance of Georgia's working forests and forest products industries in honor of the United Nations International Day of Forests on March 21; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR408/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56051","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1242502,"bill_number":"SR405","title":"Calhoun County High School Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calhoun County High School boys basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 1A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR405/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56042","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1242510,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Tax Commissioner of Twiggs County; authority to fix compensation of tax commissioner's office employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to abolish the present model of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Twiggs County, known as the fee system, approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2724), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5135), and an Act approved March 25, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4177), so as to change the manner of fixing salary adjustments or allowances of the tax commissioner and employees of the tax commissioner's office; to provide the tax commissioner with the authority to fix the compensation of employees of the tax commissioner's office; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB254/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56048","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1242514,"bill_number":"SR406","title":"Calhoun County High Schools Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Calhoun County High School girls basketball team for placing second in the 2019 GHSA 1A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR406/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56043","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1242518,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"State Court of Fulton County; appointment of associate judges and their compensation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fulton County, approved March 24, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3023), as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of associate judges and their compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB250/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56045","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1242521,"bill_number":"SR409","title":"Jones, Corporal Cody; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Cody Jones of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on being named 2018 Game Warden of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR409/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56052","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1243118,"bill_number":"HR635","title":"Mercer University girls basketball team; winning their second consecutive Southern Conference Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mercer University girls basketball team for winning their second consecutive Southern Conference Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR635/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56154","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1243119,"bill_number":"HR641","title":"Mangrum, Jonathan; selected as a David L. Boren Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Mangrum on being selected as a David L. Boren Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR641/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56160","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1243120,"bill_number":"SR424","title":"Gillespie, Shalon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shalon Gillespie, Blackmon Road Middle School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR424/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56083","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243121,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; certain provisions relating to employee contributions, prior service credit for military service; change","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 provide for definitions; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB259/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56099","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1243122,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4862); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB653/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56068","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1243123,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Gainesville Redevelopment Authority; provide for reappointment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gainesville Redevelopment Authority, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4440), which authority was authorized pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1980, p. 2024, as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4105), so as to provide for reappointment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB651/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56066","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1243124,"bill_number":"SR421","title":"Cooper, Danielle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Cooper, Aaron Cohn Middle School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR421/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56079","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243125,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; payments to the fund from fees collected in civil actions; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to increase payments to the fund from fees collected in civil actions; to increase the benefit payable upon the death of certain members of the 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB652/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56067","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1243126,"bill_number":"HR622","title":"Georgia linemen; commend; Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; April 8, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April 8, 2019, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR622/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56141","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1243127,"bill_number":"HR591","title":"House Study Committee on Workforce Housing; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Workforce Housing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR591/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56102","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1243129,"bill_number":"HR607","title":"Price, Ana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ana Price; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR607/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56126","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1243130,"bill_number":"HR589","title":"House Study Committee on Maternal Mortality; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Maternal Mortality; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR589/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56096","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1243131,"bill_number":"SR431","title":"Senate Reducing Waste in Health Care Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Reducing Waste in Health Care Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR431/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56105","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1243132,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Civil practice; eliminate stays and continuances for members and staff of General Assembly at times when the General Assembly is not in session","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuances relative to civil practice and procedure and continuances relative to trial, respectively, so as to eliminate stays and continuances for members and staff of the General Assembly at times when the General Assembly is not in session; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB660/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56108","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1243133,"bill_number":"HR633","title":"Watson, Shallan; 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee Shallan Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR633/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56152","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1243134,"bill_number":"HR603","title":"Beck, Chief Deputy Milton; outstanding public service with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Deputy Milton Beck on his outstanding public service with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR603/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56122","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1243135,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"White, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of White; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB648/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56062","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1243136,"bill_number":"HR636","title":"Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR636/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56155","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1243137,"bill_number":"SR418","title":"Harris, Jacob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jacob Harris for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR418/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56077","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1243138,"bill_number":"HR595","title":"House District 8; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending House District 8; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR595/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56115","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1243140,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Stockbridge Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Stockbridge Public Facilities Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB256/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56054","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1243141,"bill_number":"HR586","title":"House Study Committee on Urban Farming; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Urban Farming; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR586/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56071","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1243142,"bill_number":"HR628","title":"Korean Vietnam Veterans Association; Southeast Region; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Korean Vietnam Veterans Association of the Southeast Region; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR628/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56147","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1243143,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Bartow County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bartow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older, in the amount of 75 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, and in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB643/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56057","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1243144,"bill_number":"HR644","title":"House Study Committee on Health Care Reimbursement; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Health Care Reimbursement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR644/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56110","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1243145,"bill_number":"HR602","title":"Brosh, Special Agent Margaret A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Special Agent Margaret A. Brosh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR602/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56121","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1243146,"bill_number":"HR627","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":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR627/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56146","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1243147,"bill_number":"SR420","title":"Tri-Cities High School Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Tri-Cities High School boys basketball team for winning the 2018-2019 GHSA 6A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR420/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56078","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1243148,"bill_number":"SR427","title":"Roberts, Kelly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Roberts, St. Elmo Center for the Gifted's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR427/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56087","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243149,"bill_number":"HR613","title":"Davis, Ella; outstanding public service as program manager for the Education Committee of the South DeKalb Improvement Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ella Davis on her outstanding public service as program manager for the Education Committee of the South DeKalb Improvement Association ; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR613/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56132","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1243151,"bill_number":"HR626","title":"Quintas, Major General Leopoldo \"Lee\", Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Leopoldo \"Lee\" Quintas, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR626/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56145","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1243152,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Department of Community Health; mothers giving birth to newborns retain Medicaid eligibility for one year following birth; require to allow","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 require the Department of Community Health to allow mothers giving birth to newborns to retain Medicaid eligibility for one year following such birth; to provide for amendments to the state plan if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB258/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56100","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1243153,"bill_number":"SR423","title":"Byrd, Kunicko; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kunicko Byrd, Carver High School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR423/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56076","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243154,"bill_number":"HR618","title":"James, Jana; 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee Jana James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR618/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56137","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1243155,"bill_number":"HR608","title":"Anthony, D'Anne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating D'Anne Anthony; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR608/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56127","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1243156,"bill_number":"HR596","title":"Georgia Teenage Republicans (GATRs) program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Teenage Republicans (GATRs) program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR596/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56116","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1243157,"bill_number":"HR623","title":"Village Burger; named by Travel Channel as having its favorite burger in the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Village Burger for being named by Travel Channel as having its favorite burger in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR623/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56142","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1243158,"bill_number":"HR601","title":"Blitch, Freddy; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Freddy Blitch on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR601/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56111","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1243159,"bill_number":"SR419","title":"Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for 40 years of advocacy for older Georgians and individuals with disabilities who reside in long-term care facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR419/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56088","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1243160,"bill_number":"HR590","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia's Barriers to Access to Adequate Health Care; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia's Barriers to Access to Adequate Health Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR590/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56097","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1243162,"bill_number":"HR640","title":"King, Lonnie C., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lonnie C. King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR640/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56159","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1243163,"bill_number":"HR631","title":"Arab Americans; commend contributions; Arab American Heritage Month at the state capitol; April, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of Arab Americans and recognizing April, 2019, as Arab American Heritage Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR631/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56150","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1243164,"bill_number":"SR432","title":"Human Trafficking; transport in and around metro Atlanta; implement recognizable brand; resolve the issues","description":"A RESOLUTION resolving the issues surrounding human trafficking and transport in and around Metropolitan Atlanta by implementing a recognizable brand bridging awareness with safety and rescue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR432/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56106","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1243165,"bill_number":"HR632","title":"Bronson, LaChelle; 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee LaChelle Bronson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR632/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56151","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1243166,"bill_number":"SR430","title":"Culverson, Katherine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katherine Culverson, Arnold Magnet Academy's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR430/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56092","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243167,"bill_number":"HR587","title":"House Study Committee on the Tax Credit for Postproduction Expenditures; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Tax Credit for Postproduction Expenditures; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR587/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56072","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1243168,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Pooler, City of; Municipal Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pooler, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3726), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Municipal Court of the City of Pooler; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the deposit of fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB644/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56058","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1243169,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Richmond Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Richmond Hill to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB657/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56075","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1243170,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Gainesville, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Gainesville 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":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB649/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56064","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1243171,"bill_number":"HR625","title":"Jannakos, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Jannakos; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR625/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56144","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1243173,"bill_number":"HR600","title":"Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol; May 1, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and recognizing May 1, 2019, as Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR600/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56120","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1243174,"bill_number":"SR411","title":"Pottery Artisans of Gillsville; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and saluting the talented pottery artisans of Gillsville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR411/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56080","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1243175,"bill_number":"SR413","title":"Bryant, Dr. Jamal Harrison; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR413/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56082","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1243176,"bill_number":"SR428","title":"Salgado, Olivia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Olivia Salgado, Eagle Ridge Academy's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR428/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56090","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243177,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Brookhaven, City of; existing general homestead exemption; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to increase the existing general homestead exemption to $40,000.00 through five annual increases; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB645/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56059","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1243178,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Retirement and pensions; age of eligibility for retirement benefits for appellate court judges; decrease","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals, and their employees, so as to decrease the age of eligibility for retirement benefits for appellate court judges; 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":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB659/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56107","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1243179,"bill_number":"HR630","title":"Pay It Forward Day at the state capitol; April 28, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 28, 2019, as Pay It Forward Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR630/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56149","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1243180,"bill_number":"HR639","title":"Jordan, Breana; 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee Breana Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR639/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56158","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1243181,"bill_number":"HR624","title":"The Heritage School Hawks basketball team; winning the 2019 GISA 3A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Heritage School Hawks basketball team for winning the 2019 GISA 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR624/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56143","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1243182,"bill_number":"HR612","title":"End Homelessness Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the plight of Georgia's homeless citizens and recognizing March 21, 2019, as End Homelessness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR612/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56131","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1243184,"bill_number":"HR621","title":"Jones, John; winning the Class AAAA GHSA Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Jones on winning the Class AAAA GHSA Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR621/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56140","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1243185,"bill_number":"HR610","title":"Cohutta, Town of; historic 50th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring the Town of Cohutta on its historic 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR610/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56129","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1243186,"bill_number":"HR599","title":"Cutts, Reverend Thomas Warren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Thomas Warren Cutts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR599/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56119","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1243187,"bill_number":"HR637","title":"Griggs, Ariana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ariana Griggs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR637/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56156","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1243188,"bill_number":"HR594","title":"Holley, Jordan; winning the gold medal at the state competition as the best overall male weight lifter; setting world records in the deadlift and squat at the 2019 Revolution Powerlifting Sarasota Showdown; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jordan Holley for winning the gold medal at the state competition as the best overall male weight lifter, and setting world records in the deadlift and squat at the 2019 Revolution Powerlifting Sarasota Showdown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR594/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56114","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1243189,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Bartow County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bartow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older, in the amount of 75 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, and in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB655/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56070","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1243190,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Gainesville, City of; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Gainesville, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4870), so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB650/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56065","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1243191,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Norcross, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4036), and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4917), so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Norcross; to redesignate a subsection; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB661/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56112","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1243192,"bill_number":"HR611","title":"Terwilliger, Courtney; 2018 Georgia Emergency Medical Services Director of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Courtney Terwilliger, the 2018 Georgia Emergency Medical Services Director of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR611/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56130","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1243193,"bill_number":"HR609","title":"Grant, David Franklin; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Franklin Grant on the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR609/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56128","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1243195,"bill_number":"HR598","title":"Samuels, Melony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melony Samuels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR598/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56118","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1243196,"bill_number":"HR588","title":"Public Health, Department of; review maternal deaths and develop strategies for the prevention of maternal deaths; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Public Health to review maternal deaths in this state and to develop strategies for the prevention of maternal deaths in this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR588/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56095","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1243197,"bill_number":"SR425","title":"Irvin, Dacia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dacia Irvin, Baker Middle School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR425/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56084","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243198,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Sheriff of Twiggs County; manner of fixing salary adjustments or allowance; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to abolish the present model of compensating the sheriff of Twiggs County, Georgia, known as the fee system, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2546), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5140), an Act approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4917), and an Act approved March 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4041), so as to change the manner of fixing salary adjustments or allowance of the sheriff and employees of the sheriff's office; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB257/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56073","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1243199,"bill_number":"HR617","title":"McKinzie, Sonya; 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee Sonya McKinzie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR617/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56136","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1243200,"bill_number":"HR638","title":"Jones, Corporal Cody; 2018 Game Warden of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Cody Jones of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division on being named 2018 Game Warden of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR638/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56157","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1243201,"bill_number":"HR593","title":"Thomas, Michael; outstanding service as chairman of the Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Thomas on his outstanding service as chairman of the Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR593/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56113","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1243202,"bill_number":"SR429","title":"Teasley, Natalie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Natalie Teasley, Northside High School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR429/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56093","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243203,"bill_number":"HB646","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB646/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56060","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1243204,"bill_number":"HR604","title":"Avillar, Maddie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Maddie Avillar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR604/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56123","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1243206,"bill_number":"HR616","title":"Landmark Christian School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Landmark Christian School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR616/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56135","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1243207,"bill_number":"SR412","title":"2019 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2019 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR412/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56098","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1243208,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Zebulon, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Zebulon, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for organization, regular, and special meetings of the city council; to provide for rules of procedure, quorums and voting regarding city council meetings; to provide for branches of government; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, and conflicts of interest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB642/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56056","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1243209,"bill_number":"HR592","title":"House Study Committee on Health Care Reimbursement; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Health Care Reimbursement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR592/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56104","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1243210,"bill_number":"HR642","title":"Leadership Putman Class of 2019; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR642/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56161","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1243211,"bill_number":"SR426","title":"Ring, Steven; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Steven Ring, Mathews Elementary School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR426/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56086","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243212,"bill_number":"HR619","title":"Jones, Bishonna; 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee Bishonna Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR619/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56138","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1243213,"bill_number":"HR585","title":"House Study Committee on Gang and Youth Violence Prevention; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Gang and Youth Violence Prevention; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR585/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56063","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1243214,"bill_number":"HR606","title":"Latimer, Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Elizabeth Latimer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR606/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56125","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1243215,"bill_number":"SR416","title":"Cook, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing John Cook for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR416/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56091","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1243217,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Savannah, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, amendatory thereto and supplementary thereof, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Savannah; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB658/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56103","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1243218,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; actuarial investigations for retirement system occur at least once every three years; require","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 require actuarial investigations for the retirement system to occur at least once in every three-year period; to provide that the maximum annual assumed rate of return shall not exceed 6 percent; 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":"2019-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB260/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56101","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1243219,"bill_number":"SR415","title":"Green, Coach Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Scott Green of the North Paulding girls basketball team for winning Coach of the Year, All County awards for the 2018-2019 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR415/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56089","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1243220,"bill_number":"SR434","title":"Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR434/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56162","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1243221,"bill_number":"SR422","title":"Atkins, Storie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Storie Atkins, Columbus High School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR422/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56081","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243222,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; grant powers and duties to identify and investigate violations of the Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act and other computer crimes","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 regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to grant the Georgia Bureau of Investigation powers and duties to identify and investigate violations of Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act,\" and other computer crimes; to provide for subpoena power by the bureau for such investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB641/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56055","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1243223,"bill_number":"HB654","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 for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB654/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56069","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1243224,"bill_number":"HR634","title":"Marrow, Curtis; 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2019 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder award nominee Curtis Marrow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR634/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56153","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1243225,"bill_number":"HR620","title":"Yow, Hubert \"Skip\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hubert \"Skip\" Yow, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR620/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56139","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1243226,"bill_number":"HR615","title":"Lewis, Thomas Carlton; retirement from Georgia State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Carlton Lewis on his retirement from Georgia State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR615/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56134","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1243228,"bill_number":"SR417","title":"Smith, Imani; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Imani Smith for her outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR417/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56094","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1243229,"bill_number":"SR433","title":"Senate Reducing Georgia's Cost of Doing Business Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Reducing Georgia's Cost of Doing Business Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR433/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56163","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1243230,"bill_number":"HR643","title":"3rd U.S. Army Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Intersection; Carroll County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring The Old Guard and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR643/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56109","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1243231,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Brookhaven, City of; existing homestead exemption for senior citizens and disabled persons; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to increase the existing homestead exemption for senior citizens and disabled persons to $160,000.00 through five annual increases; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB647/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56061","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1243232,"bill_number":"SR414","title":"Dyer, Coach Ryan; North Paulding County High School boys basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Ryan Dyer and the North Paulding County High School boys basketball team for winning the 2019 All County State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR414/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56085","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1243233,"bill_number":"HR614","title":"Gabbidon, Landon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Landon Gabbidon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR614/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56133","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1243234,"bill_number":"HR629","title":"Strong-Green, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashley Strong-Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR629/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56148","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1243235,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Fulton County; board of elections and registration; revise manner of appointment of chairperson","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4577), as amended, so as to revise the manner of appointment of the chairperson of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB656/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56074","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1243236,"bill_number":"HR597","title":"Charter of Local 613 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; 100th anniversary; impacts and achievements of this IBEW Local in the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of the installation of the Charter of Local 613 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and recognizing the impacts and achievements of this IBEW Local in the City of Atlanta and in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR597/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56117","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1243237,"bill_number":"HR605","title":"Willis, Darla; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Darla Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR605/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56124","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1243646,"bill_number":"SR436","title":"Congressman Mac Collins Memorial Highway; Butts County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Congressman Michael Allen \"Mac\" Collins and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR436/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56165","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1243647,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Professions and businesses; licensing of surgical assistants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, and others, so as to provide for the licensing of surgical assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers and responsibilities of the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for licensing standards and requirements; to provide for the issuance of licenses and exceptions to licensure requirements; to provide for licenses and their duration, renewal, and filing; to provide for licensing of provisional licensed surgical assistants and standards and requirements relating thereto; to provide for sanctions; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB666/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56171","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1243648,"bill_number":"SR439","title":"Lewis, Thomas Carlton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Carlton Lewis on his retirement from Georgia State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR439/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56178","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1243649,"bill_number":"HR654","title":"Green, Coach Scott; North Paulding girls basketball team; winning Coach of the Year, All County awards for the 2018-2019 season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Scott Green of the North Paulding girls basketball team for winning Coach of the Year, All County awards for the 2018-2019 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR654/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56201","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1243650,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Teachers Retirement System; actuarial investigations to occur at least once in every three-year period; require","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 require actuarial investigations for the retirement system to occur at least once in every three-year period; to provide that the maximum annual assumed rate of return shall not exceed 6 percent; 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":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB662/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56167","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1243651,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; eligibility of beneficiary to make new retirement election; provide","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 provide that if a beneficiary who elected option two upon retirement is predeceased by the contingent beneficiary, such beneficiary shall be eligible to make a new retirement election or nominate another person to become the contingent beneficiary; 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":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB262/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56180","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1243652,"bill_number":"HR659","title":"Dorsey, Dr. Joyce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Joyce Dorsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR659/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56206","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1243653,"bill_number":"HR653","title":"Harris, Jacob; outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jacob Harris for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR653/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56200","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1243654,"bill_number":"HR660","title":"Murphy, Rodney, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rodney Murphy, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR660/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56207","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1243655,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; membership for certain persons employed in certain full time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to require membership in the system for certain persons employed in certain full-time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; to provide for an election for such current employees; to provide for transfer of funds; to provide for transfer of membership service; to provide for all other individuals employed by a new court; to modify provisions related to salary; 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB663/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56168","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1243657,"bill_number":"HR656","title":"Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 14, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 14, 2019, as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR656/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56203","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1243658,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Probate Court of Troup County; technology fee and uses; charge and specify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Troup County to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which said technology fee may be put; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB263/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56177","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1243659,"bill_number":"HR648","title":"State of Georgia; vaccine injury; bring awareness","description":"A RESOLUTION to bring awareness to vaccine injury in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR648/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56182","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1243660,"bill_number":"HR657","title":"Fletcher, Tiera; accomplishments as an outstanding woman in STEM; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Tiera Fletcher for her accomplishments as an outstanding woman in STEM; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR657/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56204","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1243661,"bill_number":"HR661","title":"Ivey, Leland Howell \"Hal\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Leland Howell \"Hal\" Ivey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR661/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56208","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1243662,"bill_number":"HR651","title":"Owens, Erial; outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Erial Owens for her outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR651/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56198","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1243663,"bill_number":"HR647","title":"House Study Committee on Addressing Period (or Menstruation) Poverty in Girls in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in Need in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Addressing Period (or Menstruation) Poverty in Girls in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in Need in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR647/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56181","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1243664,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; membership for certain persons employed in certain full-time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to require membership in the system for certain persons employed in certain full-time positions requiring admission to the State Bar of Georgia as a condition of employment; to provide for an election for such current employees; to provide for transfer of funds; to require payment of actuarial costs; to provide for transfer of membership 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB664/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56169","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1243665,"bill_number":"HR646","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR646/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56175","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1243667,"bill_number":"HR645","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; reaffirm its commitment to an extension of the rail system along the east side of Interstate 20 in South DeKalb County; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to reaffirm its commitment to an extension of the rail system along the east side of Interstate 20 in South DeKalb County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR645/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56174","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1243668,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"City of Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove; to provide for the dissolution and reactivation of districts under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB665/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56170","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1243669,"bill_number":"HR649","title":"Cook, John; outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing John Cook for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR649/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56183","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1243670,"bill_number":"SR442","title":"Senate Study Committee on Creating a Georgia Agricultural Marketing Authority; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Creating a Georgia Agricultural Marketing Authority; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR442/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56211","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1243671,"bill_number":"SR440","title":"Nixon, Jordan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jordan Nixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR440/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56184","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1243672,"bill_number":"SR438","title":"Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize March 26, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2019, as Council for Quality Growth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR438/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56176","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1243673,"bill_number":"SR435","title":"State of Georgia; cigarette excise tax; urge increase","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to increase its cigarette excise tax to offset indigent health care costs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR435/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56164","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1243674,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Macon-Bibb County; levy an excise tax","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 specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB668/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56179","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1243675,"bill_number":"SR443","title":"Chan, Dr. Billy C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Billy C. Chan on his outstanding public service and for contributing to the arena of medical simulation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR443/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56212","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1243676,"bill_number":"HR655","title":"Doyle, J. Griffin; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Griffin Doyle upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR655/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56202","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1243678,"bill_number":"SR441","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; recognize April 8, 2019","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 8, 2019, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR441/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56210","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1243679,"bill_number":"HR658","title":"Williams, Raymond \"Tweet\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raymond \"Tweet\" Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR658/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56205","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1243680,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Board of Elections and Registration in Cobb County; members of board appointed by Cobb County governing authority; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration in Cobb County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4653), as amended, so as to provide for members of the board to be appointed by the governing authority of Cobb County; to provide for the nomination of persons to be appointed to the board; to provide for a two-year term for board members; to provide for an effective date; to provide for date board members will take office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB261/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56166","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1243681,"bill_number":"SR437","title":"Murphy, Rodney, Sr.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rodney Murphy, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR437/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56172","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1243682,"bill_number":"HR652","title":"Smith, Imani; outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Imani Smith for her outstanding accomplishments in the sport of basketball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR652/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56199","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1243683,"bill_number":"SR444","title":"Dorsey, Dr. Joyce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Joyce Dorsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR444/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56213","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1243684,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Teachers Retirement System; actuarial investigations to occur at least once in every three-year period; require","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 require actuarial investigations for the retirement system to occur at least once in every three-year period; to provide that the maximum annual assumed rate of return shall not exceed 6 percent; to require the retirement system to use direct rate smoothing for actuarially determined employer contributions; to require that certain legacy debt of the retirement system be paid by a certain date; to require that future unfunded actuarial accrued liability shall be paid using 15 year amortization periods; 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":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB667/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56173","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1243685,"bill_number":"HR650","title":"Dyer, Coach Ryan; North Paulding County High School boys basketball team; winning the 2019 All County State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Ryan Dyer and the North Paulding County High School boys basketball team for winning the 2019 All County State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR650/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56185","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1243686,"bill_number":"HR662","title":"Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; 40 years of advocacy for older Georgians and individuals with disabilities who reside in long-term care facilities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for 40 years of advocacy for older Georgians and individuals with disabilities who reside in long-term care facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR662/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56209","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1244195,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Public Water Systems; county and municipal systems shall not charge a separate fee for water service for fire protection sprinkler systems; clarify","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 clarify that county, municipal, and other public water systems shall not charge or assess a separate fee for water service for fire protection sprinkler systems; to revise nomenclature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB266/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56230","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1244198,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Free Market Solutions to Insure all Georgians 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 an assigned risk plan for individual health insurance coverage; to provide for the creation of a standard health benefit plan; to provide for the Commissioner's responsibilities and duties; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Preexisting Condition Individual High Risk Pool; to repeal the High Risk Health Insurance Plan; to repeal the Commission on the Georgia Health Insurance Risk Pool; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for 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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB672/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56220","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1244201,"bill_number":"HR666","title":"Garden City, Georgia; International City; commending the tremendous economic impact this city has had on the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Garden City, Georgia, as an International City and commending the tremendous economic impact this city has had on the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR666/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56254","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1244204,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Alamo, City of; provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Alamo, approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3964), so as to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB697/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56274","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":1244207,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"General Assembly; positions of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be full-time positions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly and general provisions regarding salaries and fees of public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide that the positions of Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be full-time positions to which the persons holding such positions shall devote the full extent of their time and effort; to provide for the compensation of such positions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB675/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56223","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1244210,"bill_number":"HR678","title":"Jenkins, Dr. Bill; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Bill Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR678/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56267","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1244214,"bill_number":"SR452","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Financial Efficiency Star Rating (FESR); create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Financial Efficiency Star Rating (FESR); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR452/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56234","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244217,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"DeKalb County; clerk of the Superior Court; require that tax parcel identification number information be included on documents recorded in the real property records","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb 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":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB694/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56271","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1244220,"bill_number":"SR450","title":"Katz, Ira; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Ira Katz for his knowledge, preparation, and commitment to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR450/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56227","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1244223,"bill_number":"HR671","title":"Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO); contributions for past 15 years; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) in the State of Georgia for the past 15 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR671/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56259","sponsor":"Brenda Lopez Romero"},
{"bill_id":1244226,"bill_number":"HR668","title":"Byard, Patricia Johnson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Johnson Byard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR668/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56256","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1244229,"bill_number":"SR446","title":"Parker, Dr. Aaron L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Aaron L. Parker, on the occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary at Zion Hill Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR446/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56216","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1244232,"bill_number":"HR679","title":"Wynter, Shelley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Shelley Wynter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR679/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56266","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1244237,"bill_number":"HR672","title":"Wallace, Reverend Yvonne S.; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Reverend Yvonne S. Wallace for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR672/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56260","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1244240,"bill_number":"HR675","title":"Ellison, Julia; occasion of her 100th birthday; 145th anniversary of the Trinity C.M.E. Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Julia Ellison on the occasion of her 100th birthday and celebrating the 145th anniversary of the Trinity C.M.E. Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR675/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56263","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1244243,"bill_number":"SR447","title":"Johnson High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Johnson High School girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR447/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56229","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1244247,"bill_number":"SR455","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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR455/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56249","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1244250,"bill_number":"HB687","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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB687/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56247","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1244253,"bill_number":"HR676","title":"McEachern High School boys basketball team; winning the 2019 GHSA 7A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the McEachern High School boys basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR676/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56264","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1244256,"bill_number":"HR667","title":"Powell, Deborah Small; receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Deborah Small Powell for receiving the 2019 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR667/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56255","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1244261,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Towaliga Judicial Circuit; allocation of expenses of such supplements to the counties composing such circuit; change method of calculating","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing supplements to the salaries of the judges of the superior court, the district attorney, and the chief assistant district attorney of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4158), so as to change the method of calculating the allocation of expenses of such supplements to the counties composing such circuit; to provide for annual budget appropriation requests; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB265/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56225","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244264,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Covington, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Covington; to provide for incorporation; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for term limits; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB698/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56275","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1244269,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Insurance; consumer protections from deceptive insurer endorsements of home repair businesses and to protect consumers from related deceptive home repair business advertising; increase","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 or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to increase consumer protections from deceptive insurer endorsements of home repair businesses and to protect consumers from related deceptive home repair business advertising; 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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB691/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56250","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1244272,"bill_number":"HR663","title":"Conroy, Police Chief James; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Police Chief James Conroy on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR663/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56251","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1244276,"bill_number":"SR456","title":"Savannah College of Art and Design; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah College of Art and Design; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR456/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56268","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1244279,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Brookhaven, City of; increase term limit of mayor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to increase the term limit of the mayor; to repeal expired provisions related to election of mayor and councilmembers during the first four years of the city's existence; to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers of more than 12 months; to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmembers of less than 12 months; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB695/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56272","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1244284,"bill_number":"HR680","title":"House Study Committee on School Nutrition Program Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on School Nutrition Program Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR680/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56276","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1244287,"bill_number":"SR454","title":"Georgia's Congressional Delegation and United States Congress; authorize the 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 all other states; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR454/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56245","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1244291,"bill_number":"HR677","title":"Edgar, Sydney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sydney Edgar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR677/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56265","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244294,"bill_number":"HR674","title":"2019 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2019 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR674/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56262","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1244297,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Stonecrest, City of; certain powers of the city; revise","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 certain powers of the city; to provide for a hotel/motel tax; to rename and redefine the community improvement district; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB679/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56236","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244300,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Camden County Spaceport Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Camden County Spaceport Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to prohibit authority employees and members from having certain interests; to provide for definitions; to provide for venue and jurisdiction; to provide for authority purpose; to provide for charges; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for liberal construction; to provide related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB682/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56239","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1244304,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Employees' Retirement System; certain former members of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System may elect to resume active membership in the Georgia Judicial Retirement System upon obtaining certain employment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain former members of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System may elect to resume active membership in the Georgia Judicial Retirement System upon obtaining certain employment; 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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB699/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56278","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1244308,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Forsyth County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Forsyth County; to provide for the dissolution and reactivation of districts under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB696/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56273","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244311,"bill_number":"SR457","title":"Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Therapy Dogs; \"Canines For Kids\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's therapy dogs known as \"Canines For Kids,\" and for the retirement of their first therapy dog, Casper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR457/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56279","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1244314,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"State government; placement of a statue in honor of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on Stone Mountain; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Honoring Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., so as to provide for placement of a statute in honor of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., on Stone Mountain; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB669/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56217","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244317,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Fort Valley, City of; remove a certain geographical area from corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to extend the limits of the City of Fort Valley and for other purposes, approved August 17, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 1063), so as to remove a certain geographical area from the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB686/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56243","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1244321,"bill_number":"SR445","title":"Galloway, Phoebe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phoebe Galloway and Team Phoebe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR445/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56214","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1244324,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Camden County Public Service Authority; revise a term; provide for composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Camden County Public Service Authority, approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4273), as amended, so as to revise a definition; to provide for the composition of the Authority; to provide for an annual certified audit; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB681/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56238","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1244329,"bill_number":"HR665","title":"Theodore, Nadia; Consul General of Canada in Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta, United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR665/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56253","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1244332,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Revenue and taxation; unremarried surviving spouse of emergency medical technicians and highway emergency response operators; grant homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-48.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption for unremarried surviving spouse of peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty, so as to grant said exemption to the unremarried surviving spouses of emergency medical technicians and highway emergency response operators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB676/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56231","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244336,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Vista Grove, City of; DeKalb County; 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 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 for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB671/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56219","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244339,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"DeKalb County; governing authority; rules regulating certain purchases; authorize establishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), so as to authorize establishment by the governing authority of rules regulating certain purchases; to provide for purchases by formal sealed bids; to provide for purchases without formal sealed bids; 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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB264/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56215","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1244342,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Special license plates; Tybee Island Historical Society; 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 or 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 establish a specialty license plate to benefit the Tybee Island Historical Society; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB673/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56221","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1244347,"bill_number":"SR448","title":"Westlake High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Westlake High School girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR448/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56224","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1244351,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Buildings and housing; agricultural structures from permitting fees; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to exempt agricultural structures from permitting fees; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB690/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56248","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1244355,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Henry County Governmental Services Authority; purpose of the authority to include providing stormwater facilities and undertakings as defined by the Revenue Bond Law; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Henry County Governmental Services Authority, approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4014), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3722), so as to expand the purpose of the authority to include providing stormwater facilities and undertakings as defined by the Revenue Bond Law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB689/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56246","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1244358,"bill_number":"SR451","title":"R. Wayne Crockett Memorial Highway; Burke County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. R. Wayne Crockett and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR451/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56228","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1244361,"bill_number":"HR669","title":"Crim-McClendon, Dr. Susan Renee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Susan Renee Crim-McClendon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR669/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56257","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1244365,"bill_number":"HR681","title":"House Study Committee on the Effects of Mental Health on Gun Violence; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Effects of Mental Health on Gun Violence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR681/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56277","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1244368,"bill_number":"HR670","title":"Ward, Mother Mary Eliza Walker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mother Mary Eliza Walker Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR670/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56258","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1244371,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Expanding Medicaid to Improve Health Outcomes for New Mothers Act; enact","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 require the Department of Community Health to allow mothers giving birth to newborns to retain Medicaid eligibility for one year following such birth; to provide for amendments to the state plan if necessary; 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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB693/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56270","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1244376,"bill_number":"SR453","title":"Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association for the development of the Best Management Practices for Georgia Golf Courses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR453/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56233","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1244380,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Covington, City of; term limits for the governing authority of such municipality; provide","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, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3157), so as to provide for term limits for the governing authority of such municipality; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Act 180","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB688/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56244","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1244383,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"DeKalb County; charter review commissions for all municipal corporations located within county; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for charter review commissions for all municipal corporations located wholly or partially in DeKalb County, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB680/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56237","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1244386,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Fort Valley Utility Commission; provide for establishment and powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Fort Valley, approved August 22, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 651), as amended, so as to provide for the establishment and powers of the Fort Valley Utility Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB685/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56242","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1244389,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Cartersville, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Cartersville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older, in the amount of 75 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, and in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB684/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56241","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1244393,"bill_number":"HR673","title":"James, Pastor Claude Ray; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Claude Ray James on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR673/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56261","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1244396,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Saint Marys Airport Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating and establishing the Saint Marys Airport Authority, approved March 4, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2438), as amended by an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3278); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB683/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56240","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1244400,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Civil practice; stays and continuances for members and staff of the General Assembly at times when the General Assembly is not in session; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuances relative to civil practice and procedure and continuances relative to trial, respectively, so as to eliminate stays and continuances for members and staff of the General Assembly at times when the General Assembly is not in session; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB692/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56269","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1244403,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of driving cards to noncitizen residents who are otherwise ineligible for a driver's license, temporary permit, or identification card; 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 issuance of driving cards to noncitizen residents who are otherwise ineligible for a driver's license, temporary permit, or identification card; to revise a definition and provide for a definition; to provide for an exception to the requirement that the Department of Driver Services utilize a certain federal verification program; to provide for application requirements for such driving cards; to provide for standards for the appearance of such cards; to provide for fees for issuance and renewal of such cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB670/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56218","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1244406,"bill_number":"SR449","title":"Crawford, Tom; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tom Crawford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR449/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56226","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1244410,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Alcoholic beverages; Department of Revenue to develop and implement a state-wide centralized application process for retailers for initial applications and renewals of license and permits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for Department of Revenue to develop and implement a state-wide, centralized application process for retailers for initial applications and renewals for licenses and permits; to provide for uniform procedures and forms for such online process; to provide for remittance and reporting of application fees; to provide for the State Revenue Commissioner to adopt certain rules and regulations; 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":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB674/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56222","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1244413,"bill_number":"HR664","title":"Improve USA; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Improve USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR664/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56252","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1244416,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Richmond County; Probate Court; change compensation of judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the compensation of certain officials in Richmond County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3941), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 4, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3505), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2019-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB678/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56235","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1244419,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Consumer Coverage and Protection for Out-of-Network Medical Care Act; enact","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 insurers and health care providers with regard to payment under a health benefit plan in the provision of emergency medical services; to provide for certain patient or prospective patient disclosures; to provide for insurer disclosures; to provide for requirements regarding the provision of emergency medical services for covered persons under a health benefit plan; to provide for requirements for health benefit plan contracts between insurers and covered persons; to provide for payments to providers; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for mediation; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB677/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56232","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1245040,"bill_number":"HR693","title":"Waters, Dr. Jeffrey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jeffrey Waters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR693/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56313","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1245041,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Notaries Public; persons for whom notaries perform notarial acts; 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":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB268/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56301","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1245042,"bill_number":"SR458","title":"Jimmy Lassetter Memorial Highway; Coweta County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jimmy Lassetter and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR458/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56280","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1245043,"bill_number":"SR475","title":"Morrison, Jr., Howard Jackson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Howard Jackson Morrison, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR475/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56302","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1245044,"bill_number":"HR702","title":"Veitch, Caleb; Chattooga High School's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caleb Veitch, Chattooga High School's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR702/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56322","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1245045,"bill_number":"SR476","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":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR476/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56304","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1245046,"bill_number":"HR715","title":"Franklin, Susan; Model High School's 2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan Franklin, Model High School's 2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR715/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56335","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1245048,"bill_number":"SR459","title":"Senate; all persons testifying tell the truth; providing bans on persons found to have lied; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that all persons testifying before the Senate tell the truth; providing for bans on persons found to have lied to the Senate from providing future testimony to the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR459/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56282","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1245049,"bill_number":"HR700","title":"Wheat, Zoe; Model High School's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zoe Wheat, Model High School's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR700/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56320","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1245050,"bill_number":"SR461","title":"Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR461/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56281","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1245051,"bill_number":"HR692","title":"Walker, Jetaun; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jetaun Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR692/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56312","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1245052,"bill_number":"HR703","title":"Sparks, Carter; Trion High School's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carter Sparks, Trion High School's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR703/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56323","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1245053,"bill_number":"HR710","title":"Seventh annual Childhood Apraxia Speech Day at the state capitol; May 14, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2019, as the seventh annual Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR710/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56330","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1245054,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; revise definition; persons classified as sexually dangerous predators who fail to report; penalty; provide","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 revise a definition; to provide a penalty for persons who are classified as sexually dangerous predators who fail to report and update registration information as required by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB269/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56338","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1245055,"bill_number":"SR474","title":"Williams, Ronald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronald Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR474/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56299","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1245056,"bill_number":"SR467","title":"Doyle, J. Griffin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Griffin Doyle upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR467/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56292","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1245058,"bill_number":"HR691","title":"Anderson, Dr. Alieka; outstanding service as an educator; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Alieka Anderson on her outstanding service as an educator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR691/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56311","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1245059,"bill_number":"SR462","title":"Hart, Mark Tracey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mark Tracey Hart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR462/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56284","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1245060,"bill_number":"HR712","title":"Trice, Madison; grand occasion of her graduation from Clark Atlanta University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison Trice upon the grand occasion of her graduation from Clark Atlanta University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR712/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56332","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1245061,"bill_number":"SR465","title":"Senate Rules; adopt","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR465/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56289","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1245062,"bill_number":"HR716","title":"Sheikh, Shanzeh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Shanzeh Sheikh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR716/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56339","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1245063,"bill_number":"HR713","title":"Williams, Rhonda; Trion High School's 2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rhonda Williams, Trion High School's 2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR713/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56333","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1245064,"bill_number":"HR711","title":"Hart, Mark Tracey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mark Tracey Hart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR711/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56331","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1245066,"bill_number":"HR696","title":"Tri-Cities High School Bulldogs; winning the 2019 GHSA Georgia State Basketball Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Tri-Cities High School Bulldogs for winning the 2019 GHSA Georgia State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR696/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56316","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1245067,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Professions and businesses; licensing of surgical assistants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, and others, so as to provide for the licensing of surgical assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers and responsibilities of the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for licensing standards and requirements; to provide for the issuance of licenses and exceptions to licensure requirements; to provide for licenses and their duration, renewal, and filing; to provide for licensing of provisional licensed surgical assistants and standards and requirements relating thereto; to provide for sanctions; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB700/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56291","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1245068,"bill_number":"SR463","title":"Student Government Associations and Student Councils of Henry County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Student Government Associations and Student Councils of Henry County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR463/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56287","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1245069,"bill_number":"SR473","title":"Wilson, Clarence; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clarence Wilson on his outstanding public service as a broadcaster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR473/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56300","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1245070,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"'Certified Community Midwife Act'; enact","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 in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of community midwives; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Certified Community Midwife Board; to provide for its membership and duties; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for the issuance, renewal, and revocation of licenses; to require written disclosures to clients; to provide for authorized acts and duties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB267/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56298","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1245071,"bill_number":"HR682","title":"House Study Committee on Higher Education Outcomes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Higher Education Outcomes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR682/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56285","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1245072,"bill_number":"HR694","title":"Johnson, Glenda Sue; outstanding public service as a Clerk of the Superior Court of Gilmer County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Glenda Sue Johnson on her outstanding public service as a Clerk of the Superior Court of Gilmer County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR694/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56314","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1245073,"bill_number":"SR460","title":"Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Landscape Workforce Access Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Landscape Workforce Access Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR460/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56283","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1245074,"bill_number":"HR689","title":"May, Jeffery Montgomery; grand occasion of his retirement from a lifelong career in law enforcement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeffery Montgomery May upon the grand occasion of his retirement from a lifelong career in law enforcement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR689/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56309","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1245077,"bill_number":"HR683","title":"House Study Committee on a Tax Deduction for Members of a Health Care Sharing Organization (HCSO); create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on a Tax Deduction for Members of a Health Care Sharing Organization (HCSO); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR683/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56286","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1245078,"bill_number":"HR690","title":"Smith, Mary Rachael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Rachael Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR690/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56310","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1245079,"bill_number":"HR718","title":"Riordan, Matelyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Matelyn Riordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR718/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56341","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1245080,"bill_number":"SR472","title":"White, Lester; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lester White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR472/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56297","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1245081,"bill_number":"HR708","title":"Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's therapy dogs known as \"Canines For Kids\"; retirement of their first therapy dog, Casper; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's therapy dogs known as \"Canines For Kids,\" and for the retirement of their first therapy dog, Casper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR708/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56328","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1245082,"bill_number":"SR470","title":"Senate Study Committee on Music Workforce Development; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Music Workforce Development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR470/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56294","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1245083,"bill_number":"HR687","title":"Victims of the C-130 plane crash near Savannah, Georgia; May 2, 2018; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of the nine victims of the C-130 plane crash near Savannah, Georgia on May 2, 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR687/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56307","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1245084,"bill_number":"HR714","title":"Benson, Lisa; Chattooga High School's 2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Benson, Chattooga High School's 2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR714/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56334","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1245086,"bill_number":"HR704","title":"Mitchell, Zach; Coosa High School's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zach Mitchell, Coosa High School's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR704/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56324","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1245087,"bill_number":"SR466","title":"WWII Merrill's Marauders Mission; commend 75th anniversary; US congress to award Congressional Gold Medal; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 75th anniversary of the WWII Merrill's Marauders mission and urging the United States Congress to award the Congressional Gold Medal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR466/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56290","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1245088,"bill_number":"HR697","title":"Muhammad, Patrick S.; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick S. Muhammad on his outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR697/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56317","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1245089,"bill_number":"SR468","title":"Senate Study Committee on Educational Development of African American Children in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Educational Development of African American Children in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR468/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56296","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1245090,"bill_number":"HR688","title":"Winburn, Mattilyn \"Mattie\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mattilyn \"Mattie\" Winburn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR688/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56308","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1245091,"bill_number":"HR720","title":"Holt, Emma; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Emma Holt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR720/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56343","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1245092,"bill_number":"SR464","title":"Senate Higher Education Outcomes Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Higher Education Outcomes Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR464/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56288","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1245093,"bill_number":"SR471","title":"Nelson III, Judge George Carey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge George Carey Nelson III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR471/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56295","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1245095,"bill_number":"HR698","title":"Strong, Marvin Sylvester; winning the Celebration of Manhood Torch Bearer Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marvin Sylvester Strong on winning the Celebration of Manhood Torch Bearer Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR698/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56318","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1245096,"bill_number":"HR706","title":"Condemning Islamophobia and other hateful expressions; expressing condolences to the victims of recent hate crimes, including 50 men, women, & children who were murdered while worshipping at two mosques in New Zealand; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning Islamophobia and other hateful expressions of intolerance that contradict the values of the people of Georgia and the United States, and expressing condolences to the victims of recent hate crimes, including the 50 men, women, and children who were murdered while worshiping at two mosques in New Zealand; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR706/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56326","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1245097,"bill_number":"SR469","title":"Poland; regaining its independence; recognize 100th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR469/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56293","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1245098,"bill_number":"HR686","title":"Coastal scientists of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the coastal scientists of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR686/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56306","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1245099,"bill_number":"HR684","title":"1969 Villa Rica High School Wildkittens girls basketball team; 50th anniversary of their state championship victory; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 1969 Villa Rica High School Wildkittens girls basketball team on the 50th anniversary of their state championship victory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR684/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56303","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1245100,"bill_number":"HR707","title":"Maternal Mental Health Day at the state capitol; May 1, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 1, 2019, as Maternal Mental Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR707/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56327","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1245101,"bill_number":"HR722","title":"Lopez, Emmeline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Emmeline Lopez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR722/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56345","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1245102,"bill_number":"HR724","title":"Speaker of the House of Representatives; no person shall be eligible to serve more than eight consecutive years; 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 eight consecutive years as Speaker of the House of Representatives; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR724/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56336","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1245104,"bill_number":"HR719","title":"Bradley, Avery; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Avery Bradley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR719/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56342","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1245105,"bill_number":"HR685","title":"Rabun County; grand occasion of its Bicentennial Anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Rabun County on the grand occasion of its Bicentennial Anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR685/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56305","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1245106,"bill_number":"HR717","title":"Doering, Maris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Maris Doering; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR717/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56340","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1245107,"bill_number":"HR705","title":"Seabolt, Fletcher; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Fletcher Seabolt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR705/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56325","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1245108,"bill_number":"HR701","title":"Daniel, Adam; Coosa High School's 2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Adam Daniel, Coosa High School's 2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR701/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56321","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1245109,"bill_number":"HR695","title":"Ayers, Edward \"Eddie\" L.; outstanding service to the agricultural industry in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edward \"Eddie\" L. Ayers on his outstanding service to the agricultural industry in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR695/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56315","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1245110,"bill_number":"HR723","title":"Children's Freedom Initiative (CFI); ensure that all children live with families in permanent, loving homes - NOT in nursing facilities, institutions, or other congregate settings; recognize mission","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the mission of the Children's Freedom Initiative (CFI) to ensure that all children live with families in permanent, loving homes - NOT in nursing facilities, institutions, or other congregate settings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR723/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56337","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1245111,"bill_number":"HR699","title":"Celebrating Women in Public Office Day at the state capitol; March 19, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2019, as Celebrating Women in Public Office Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR699/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56319","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1245112,"bill_number":"HR709","title":"Farokhi, Dr. Beth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Beth Farokhi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR709/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56329","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1245164,"bill_number":"HR721","title":"Huse, Rosinda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Rosinda Huse; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR721/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56344","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1245728,"bill_number":"SR479","title":"Senate Evaluating E-Scooters and Other Innovative Mobility Options for Georgians Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Evaluating E-scooters and Other Innovative Mobility Options for Georgians Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR479/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56350","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1245731,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Law Assistants; rename as law clerks and staff attorneys","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, and Code Section 47-2-263 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit for certain past service as an assistant district attorney or employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council, payment of employee contributions, and credit for service as a full-time law assistant, so as to rename law assistants as law clerks and staff attorneys; 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":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB271/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56346","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1245736,"bill_number":"SR483","title":"Senate Study Committee on Georgia County Boards of Elections and Registration; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Georgia County Boards of Elections and Registration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR483/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56355","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1245742,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Retirement Benefits; appellate court judges; age of eligibility; decrease","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals, and their employees, so as to decrease the age of eligibility for retirement benefits for appellate court judges; 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":"2019-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB270/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56347","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1245747,"bill_number":"SR477","title":"Dr. Eugene Thomas and Elmo James Overlook Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Dr. Eugene Edgar Thomas and Mr. Elmo James, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR477/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56348","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1245753,"bill_number":"SR485","title":"Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR485/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56357","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1245757,"bill_number":"SR482","title":"Lee, Jr., Gary Alfred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gary Alfred Lee, Jr., and recognizing Gary Lee's Market; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR482/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56353","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1245762,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Controlled Substances; 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 a list of finished drug products; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for state regulation; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB272/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56354","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1245769,"bill_number":"SR478","title":"Stanley, Sue Lue; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sue Lue Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR478/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56349","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1245771,"bill_number":"SR484","title":"McEachern High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the McEachern High School varsity boys basketball team for winning the 2018-2019 GHSA 7A Boys State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR484/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56356","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1245779,"bill_number":"SR481","title":"Local Educational Agencies; support Georgia's talented and gifted students; 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":"2019-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR481/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56351","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1245783,"bill_number":"SR480","title":"Bell, Liam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Liam Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR480/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56352","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1246390,"bill_number":"HR778","title":"Chastain, Sheriff Jay Vernon, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR778/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56454","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1246391,"bill_number":"SR507","title":"Curry, Dr. Carolyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Carolyn Curry on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR507/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56430","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1246392,"bill_number":"HR750","title":"Choragudi, Ridhi; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ridhi Choragudi on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR750/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56409","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246393,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Advisory Council on Rare Diseases; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to create the Advisory Council on Rare Diseases; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for purposes, duties, and responsibilities of the advisory council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB274/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56427","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1246394,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Professions and businesses; licensure of recreational therapists; require","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 criminal penalties and disciplinary action; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB704/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56372","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1246395,"bill_number":"HR726","title":"Lewis, Alfreda; Stockbridge High School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alfreda Lewis, Stockbridge High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR726/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56382","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1246396,"bill_number":"HR734","title":"Clayton County's annual Mayfest; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clayton County's annual Mayfest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR734/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56390","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1246397,"bill_number":"SR496","title":"Purvis, James Henry; celebrate; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of James Henry Purvis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR496/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56371","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1246398,"bill_number":"HR777","title":"Evans-Barton, Dr. Torri J.; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton on her outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR777/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56453","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1246399,"bill_number":"HR771","title":"Jackson, Eli; Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eli Jackson, Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR771/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56447","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246400,"bill_number":"HR789","title":"Douglas, Carolyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Carolyn Douglas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR789/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56465","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1246401,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Conservation and natural resources; the state and any political subdivision thereof to seek immediate injunctive relief and damages for pollution of state waters causing damage to any public water supply or any water or waste-water treatment plant; permit","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 permit the state and any political subdivision thereof to seek immediate injunctive relief and damages for pollution of state waters causing damage to any public water supply or any water or waste-water treatment plant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB708/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56378","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1246402,"bill_number":"HR758","title":"Mathew, Rhea; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rhea Mathew on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR758/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56417","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246403,"bill_number":"HR772","title":"Stafford, Randy; Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Randy Stafford, Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR772/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56448","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246404,"bill_number":"SR487","title":"Mangrum, Jonathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jonathan Mangrum on being selected as a David L. Boren Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR487/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56359","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1246406,"bill_number":"HR762","title":"Walton County Citizen Corps Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Walton County Citizen Corps Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR762/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56438","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1246407,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Oconee County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Oconee 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB706/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56374","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1246408,"bill_number":"SR503","title":"AJC Peachtree Road Race; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commemorating the AJC Peachtree Road Race; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR503/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56422","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1246409,"bill_number":"HR736","title":"Moffitt, C.L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of C.L. Moffitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR736/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56392","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":1246410,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Special license plates; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects or 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 establish a special license plate supporting the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB703/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56365","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1246411,"bill_number":"HR774","title":"Gee, Haley; Pepperell High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Haley Gee, Pepperell High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR774/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56450","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246412,"bill_number":"HR765","title":"Cadle, Brianna; Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brianna Cadle, Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR765/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56441","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246413,"bill_number":"HR784","title":"Beck, Mott; grand occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mott Beck upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR784/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56460","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1246414,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical University System; create; composition of the board and terms of office; 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 create the Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical University System; to provide for composition of the board and terms of office; to provide for organization and powers; to provide for institutions of the Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical University System; to provide for governance; to provide for powers of condemnation; to provide for athletic associations; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB273/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56428","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1246415,"bill_number":"HR746","title":"Moore, Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Susan Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR746/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56402","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1246416,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Taxpayer's 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":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB712/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56434","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1246417,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Criminal procedure; imposition of the death penalty in this state; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state; to repeal references to procedures related to capital cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB702/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56364","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1246418,"bill_number":"HR768","title":"Blankenship, Boone; Unity Christian School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Boone Blankenship, Unity Christian School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR768/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56444","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246419,"bill_number":"HR767","title":"Carles, Raylor; Pepperell High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Raylor Carles, Pepperell High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR767/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56443","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246420,"bill_number":"SR491","title":"Hand, Jr., Captain Bobby L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Bobby L. Hand, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR491/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56366","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1246421,"bill_number":"HR725","title":"Policy recommendations and outcomes; co-prescribing naloxone with opioids; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the policy recommendations and outcomes of co-prescribing naloxone with opioids; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR725/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56375","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1246423,"bill_number":"HR744","title":"Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR744/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56400","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1246424,"bill_number":"HR775","title":"Payne, Susan; Unity Christian School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan Payne, Unity Christian School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR775/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56451","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246425,"bill_number":"HR766","title":"Hutcherson, Kayla; Armuchee High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kayla Hutcherson, Armuchee High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR766/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56442","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246426,"bill_number":"HR748","title":"Daniels, Rita; long career of education outreach; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rita Daniels on her long career of education outreach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR748/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56404","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1246427,"bill_number":"HR769","title":"Miao, Cheng Zhi \"Arnold\"; Darlington School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cheng Zhi \"Arnold\" Miao, Darlington School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR769/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56445","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246428,"bill_number":"SR488","title":"Hartley, Cliff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cliff Hartley on his outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Corrections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR488/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56361","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1246429,"bill_number":"HR760","title":"Kasam, Anuhya; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anuhya Kasam on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR760/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56419","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246430,"bill_number":"SR489","title":"Jones, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Jones on winning the Class AAAA GHSA Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR489/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56362","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1246431,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Disabled Veterans; applicability to all veterans and their spouses; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disabled veterans and blind persons engaged in peddling, operating businesses, or practicing professions, so as to expand applicability to all veterans and their spouses; to remove provisions related only to disabled veterans; to remove provisions limiting applicability to veterans who are not liable for the payment of state income taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB275/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56432","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1246432,"bill_number":"HR731","title":"Global Sikh Community; Universal Brotherhood Day at the state capitol; April 14, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Global Sikh Community and recognizing April 14, 2019, as Universal Brotherhood Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR731/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56387","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1246433,"bill_number":"HR759","title":"Manley, Mary Ann; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Ann Manley on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR759/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56418","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246434,"bill_number":"HR780","title":"Pacheco, Marco; South Atlanta High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marco Pacheco, South Atlanta High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR780/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56456","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1246435,"bill_number":"HR764","title":"Sebuh, Sophie; Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sophie Sebuh, Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR764/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56440","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246436,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"State of Georgia; holding of a nonbinding, advisory referendum election to determine whether to continue the advancement of time from standard time to daylight saving time or to observe standard time or daylight saving time year round; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding, advisory referendum election to determine whether the qualified electors of the State of Georgia desire to continue the advancement of time from standard time to daylight saving time or to observe standard time or daylight saving time year round; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB709/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56379","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1246437,"bill_number":"HR749","title":"Johnson, Marshal Antonio R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marshal Antonio R. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR749/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56408","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1246438,"bill_number":"HR741","title":"Hood, Zerian DeShawn-Vanel; Banneker High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zerian DeShawn-Vanel Hood, Banneker High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR741/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56397","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1246439,"bill_number":"HR783","title":"Jasmin, Naomi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Naomi Jasmin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR783/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56459","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1246441,"bill_number":"HB713","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":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB713/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56435","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1246442,"bill_number":"HR743","title":"Banks, Camryn; Tri-Cities High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian and STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Camryn Banks, Tri-Cities High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian and STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR743/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56399","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1246443,"bill_number":"HR773","title":"Bates, Seth; Armuchee High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Seth Bates, Armuchee High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR773/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56449","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246444,"bill_number":"HR776","title":"McDurmon, Bryan Kelly; Darlington School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bryan Kelly McDurmon, Darlington School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR776/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56452","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246445,"bill_number":"HR745","title":"Thomas, Lee; Georgia Trend 2019 Georgian of the Year; work in attracting and growing the motion picture and television industry in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lee Thomas as the Georgia Trend 2019 Georgian of the Year for her work in attracting and growing the motion picture and television industry in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR745/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56401","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1246446,"bill_number":"HR730","title":"Mussington, Yvonne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yvonne Mussington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR730/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56386","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1246448,"bill_number":"HR763","title":"Nizamidin, Nigara; Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nigara Nizamidin, Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR763/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56439","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246449,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Agriculture; Commissioner to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations relating to fertilizers, liming materials, and soil amendments derived from industrial by-products; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fertilizers, liming materials, and soil amendments, so as authorize the Commissioner to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations relating to fertilizers, liming materials, and soil amendments derived from industrial by-products; to revise the definition of fertilizer; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB707/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56376","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1246450,"bill_number":"HR754","title":"Barth, Lindsey and Dylan Carson; occasion of their wedding; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Lindsey Barth and Dylan Carson on the occasion of their wedding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR754/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56413","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1246451,"bill_number":"HR747","title":"Parks, Garynne; Austin Road Middle School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Garynne Parks, Austin Road Middle School's 2019 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR747/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56403","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1246452,"bill_number":"SB276","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB276/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56433","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1246453,"bill_number":"SR501","title":"Smiley, Mr. Rickey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Rickey Smiley for his professional talents and philanthropic work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR501/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56420","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1246454,"bill_number":"HR757","title":"Williams, Marissa; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marissa Williams on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR757/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56416","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246455,"bill_number":"SR495","title":"SwemLyfe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending SwemLyfe on launching the SwemKids program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR495/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56370","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1246457,"bill_number":"HR727","title":"Smith, Representative Lynn; House District 70; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Representative Lynn Smith of House District 70; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR727/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56383","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1246458,"bill_number":"HR737","title":"House Interns for the 2019 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2019 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR737/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56393","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1246459,"bill_number":"HR732","title":"Pittman, Honorable Donna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Honorable Donna Pittman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR732/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56388","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1246460,"bill_number":"HR782","title":"Maddox, Cydney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Cydney Maddox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR782/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56458","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1246461,"bill_number":"SR494","title":"McDonald, III, Reverend Timothy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Timothy McDonald III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR494/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56369","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1246462,"bill_number":"SR499","title":"Human Trafficking; transport in and around metro Atlanta; implement recognizable brand; resolve the issues","description":"A RESOLUTION resolving the issues surrounding human trafficking and transport in and around Metropolitan Atlanta by implementing a recognizable brand bridging awareness with safety and rescue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR499/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56381","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1246463,"bill_number":"HR735","title":"Newman, Marie-Emmanuela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marie-Emmanuela Newman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR735/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56391","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1246464,"bill_number":"HR729","title":"Marion County High School girls basketball team; winning the 2019 GHSA Class A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Marion County High School girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA Class A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR729/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56385","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1246465,"bill_number":"SR500","title":"Morrison, Ms. Mary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Mary Morrison as a distinguished best-selling author; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR500/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56407","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1246466,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Waste management; notice to county residents regarding the siting of certain waste disposal facilities in adjacent counties with two miles of the jurisdictional boarder; require","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 require notice to county residents regarding the siting of certain waste disposal facilities in adjacent counties within two miles of the jurisdictional border; to repeal a population act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB705/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56373","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1246467,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Chatham Islands, City of; Chatham County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Chatham Islands; to provide for a charter for the City of Chatham Islands; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB710/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56405","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1246468,"bill_number":"HR753","title":"Davis, Caroline; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caroline Davis on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR753/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56412","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246469,"bill_number":"HR770","title":"Brown, Sarah; Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Brown, Rome High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR770/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56446","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1246470,"bill_number":"HR786","title":"Seith, Alexis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alexis Seith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR786/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56462","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1246471,"bill_number":"SR510","title":"Phoenix Air Employees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the heroic and valiant actions as seen by the Phoenix Air employees involved with the extraction of U.S. State Department employees from the hostile environment in Caracas, Venezuela; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR510/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56431","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1246472,"bill_number":"HR788","title":"Fuller, Dara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dara Fuller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR788/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56464","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1246473,"bill_number":"SR498","title":"Clayton, Xernona; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Xernona Clayton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR498/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56380","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1246475,"bill_number":"SR502","title":"Therrell High School Panthers Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Therrell High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2018-2019 GHSA 2A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR502/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56421","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1246476,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Education; equalized adjusted school property tax digest for purposes of calculating local five mill share; exclude freeport property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-164 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local five mill share funds, so as to exclude freeport property from the equalized adjusted school property tax digest for purposes of calculating local five mill share; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB701/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56363","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1246477,"bill_number":"HR790","title":"Cuccia, Gwendolyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Gwendolyn Cuccia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR790/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56466","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1246478,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; decertification of coal-fired power plants from the electric power generation mix; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning, so as to provide for decertification of coal-fired power plants from the electric power generation mix; to provide for decertification of electric transmission lines no longer in use; to eliminate fossil fuel power plants from the electric power generation mix; to accelerate depreciation schedules for gas-fired and petroleum-fired power plants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB711/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56406","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1246479,"bill_number":"HR755","title":"Simmons, Madeline; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madeline Simmons on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR755/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56414","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246480,"bill_number":"HR761","title":"Ludlow, Grayce; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grayce Ludlow on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR761/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56437","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246481,"bill_number":"SR504","title":"Waddell, Colonel Dewey Wayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Colonel Dewey Wayne Waddell for his service to the United States Air Force and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR504/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56423","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1246482,"bill_number":"SR493","title":"Daniels, Rita; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rita Daniels on her long career of education outreach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR493/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56368","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1246483,"bill_number":"SR492","title":"Yow, Jr., Hubert \"Skip\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hubert \"Skip\" Yow, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR492/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56367","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1246484,"bill_number":"HR787","title":"Seides, Jenna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jenna Seides; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR787/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56463","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1246485,"bill_number":"HR752","title":"Curran, Olivia; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Olivia Curran on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR752/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56411","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246486,"bill_number":"HR733","title":"Brown, Major Rebecca Y.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Rebecca Y. Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR733/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56389","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1246487,"bill_number":"HR742","title":"Pham, Duyen T.; Forest Park High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Duyen T. Pham, Forest Park High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR742/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56398","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1246488,"bill_number":"SR490","title":"Scott, Jr., Reverend Dr. Marlon D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Marlon D. Scott, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR490/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56360","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1246489,"bill_number":"HR728","title":"Senoia Police Department; role in helping make Senoia the safest city in Georgia for 2019; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Senoia Police Department for its role in helping make Senoia the safest city in Georgia for 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR728/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56384","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1246491,"bill_number":"SR497","title":"Ray, Jada; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Jada Ray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR497/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56377","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1246492,"bill_number":"HR781","title":"Muscogee County School District 2019 Teacher of the Year Honorees; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Muscogee County School District 2019 Teacher of the Year Honorees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR781/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56457","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1246493,"bill_number":"HR779","title":"Wilcox, Travion; North Clayton High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Travion Wilcox, North Clayton High School's Class of 2019 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR779/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56455","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1246494,"bill_number":"HR751","title":"Rotary Club of Jefferson; 80th anniversary; continued service in the community, the State of Georgia, and around the world; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rotary Club of Jefferson on its 80th anniversary and for its continued service in the community, the State of Georgia, and around the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR751/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56410","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1246495,"bill_number":"HR785","title":"Dove, Jim; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim Dove upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR785/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56461","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1246496,"bill_number":"HR740","title":"AJC Peachtree Road Race; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commemorating the AJC Peachtree Road Race; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR740/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56396","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1246497,"bill_number":"SR506","title":"Charter of Local 613 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th Anniversary of the installation of the Charter of Local 613 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and recognizing the impacts and achievements of this IBEW Local in the City of Atlanta and in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR506/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56429","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1246498,"bill_number":"HR738","title":"Fuller, Caitlin and Alan; betrothed; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the betrothed Caitlin and Alan Fuller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR738/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56394","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1246499,"bill_number":"HR739","title":"Darville, Dr. Dub; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Dub Darville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR739/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56395","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1246500,"bill_number":"SR508","title":"Smith, A. Michelle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A. Michelle Smith for her many contributions to society and celebrating Women's History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR508/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56425","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1246501,"bill_number":"SR505","title":"Gibson, John Strickland; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of John Strickland Gibson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR505/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56424","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1246502,"bill_number":"SR486","title":"Erlich, Henry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Henry Erlich on the grand occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR486/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56358","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1246503,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Penal institutions; punishment; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to revise provisions relating to punishment; to provide definitions; to provide for a schedule of penalties for administrative infractions; to provide for a schedule of penalties for substantive infractions; to provide maximum periods of consecutive and total time an incarcerated person can be subject to restrictive housing; to provide limitations for the use of restrictive housing; to provide that incarcerated persons subject to restrictive housings receive certain services; to limit the release of incarcerated persons directly from restrictive housing to the community; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56436","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1246504,"bill_number":"HR756","title":"Miller, Grace; Girl Scout Gold Award; Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grace Miller on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR756/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56415","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1246505,"bill_number":"SR509","title":"United States Congress; pass the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act and the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules to address protection of public transportation operators from the risk of assault; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR509/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56426","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1247198,"bill_number":"SR516","title":"Thatcher's Barbecue and Grill in Trenton, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thatcher's Barbecue and Grill in Trenton, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR516/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56478","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1247199,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Insurance; carriers issuing a health benefit plan in this state through an agent shall file proposed commission rates with the department; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrier issuing health benefit plans to pay insurance agent's commissions and regulation authority, so as to provide that carriers issuing a health benefit plan in this state through an agent shall file proposed commission rates with the department; to provide that carriers that do not pay commission during special enrollments shall upon policy renewals pay such commission along with renewal commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB716/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56471","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1247200,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Retirement and pensions; transfer of credible service from the Legislative Retirement System to the Employees' Retirement System for certain members of the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan; 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 transfer of creditable service from the Legislative Retirement System to the Employees' Retirement System for certain members of the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB721/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56505","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1247201,"bill_number":"HR803","title":"Atlanta Chapter of National Epicureans, Inc.; grand occasion of its 40th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Chapter of National Epicureans, Inc., on the grand occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR803/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56492","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1247202,"bill_number":"SR520","title":"Senate Study Committee on Midwifery Practices; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Midwifery Practices; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR520/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56502","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1247203,"bill_number":"SR517","title":"Greg's Restaurant in Chickamauga, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greg's Restaurant in Chickamauga, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR517/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56479","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1247204,"bill_number":"SR514","title":"Williams, James \"Bouncer\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James \"Bouncer\" Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR514/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56474","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1247205,"bill_number":"HR796","title":"Lowery, Alzada Kelley; life of service; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Alzada Kelley Lowery for her life of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR796/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56485","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1247206,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Campaign Contributions; filing campaign disclosure reports; exemptions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to revise certain exemptions from filing campaign disclosure reports; to revise certain reporting requirements; to require political action committees to file certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB277/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56501","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1247207,"bill_number":"SR518","title":"Park Place Restaurant in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Park Place Restaurant in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR518/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56480","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1247208,"bill_number":"SR511","title":"Dade County High School Advanced Mechatronic Group; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Dade County High School advanced mechatronics group for designing and assembling a six-foot 3-D replica of a lake Sturgeon for the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR511/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56467","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1247209,"bill_number":"HR809","title":"Rajendran, Nisha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Nisha Rajendran; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR809/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56499","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1247210,"bill_number":"HR801","title":"McCain, Dr. Kelli; GAGE's Administrator of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Kelli McCain, GAGE's Administrator of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR801/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56490","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1247211,"bill_number":"SR519","title":"McCoughtry, Angel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Angel McCoughtry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR519/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56495","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1247212,"bill_number":"HR810","title":"Ramesh, Shreya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Shreya Ramesh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR810/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56500","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1247213,"bill_number":"HR807","title":"Brolly, Caroline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Caroline Brolly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR807/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56497","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1247214,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Health; certain applicant or licensees; increase fine amount limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions against certain applicants or licensees, so as to increase fine amount limits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB722/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56506","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1247215,"bill_number":"HR804","title":"Nelson, Judge George Carey, III.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge George Carey Nelson III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR804/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56493","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1247216,"bill_number":"SR521","title":"Senate Study Committee on Creating an Agricultural and Mechanical University System; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Creating an Agricultural and Mechanical University System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR521/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56503","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1247217,"bill_number":"HR802","title":"Reese, Zachary; Covenant Christian Academy's 2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zachary Reese, Covenant Christian Academy's 2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR802/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56491","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1247218,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Revenue and taxation; gross receipts as a criterion for classifying businesses and practitioners for purposes of calculating the occupation tax levied by local governments; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to eliminate gross receipts as a criterion for classifying businesses and practitioners for purposes of calculating the occupation tax levied by local governments; to remove inapplicable references; to require that the proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; to remove provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for new construction, renovation, and other construction projects; to remove provisions authorizing alternative occupation tax rates for practitioners of certain professions and occupations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB715/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56470","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1247219,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Georgia Licensed Midwife Act; enact","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 in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of midwives; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Advisory Board for Licensed Midwives; to provide for its membership and duties; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB717/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56472","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1247220,"bill_number":"HR794","title":"Munroe, Megan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Megan Munroe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR794/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56483","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1247221,"bill_number":"HR795","title":"Mahoney, Dylan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dylan Mahoney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR795/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56484","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1247222,"bill_number":"HR798","title":"Robertson, Shalandra D.; exemplary work with crime victims; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and honoring Shalandra D. Robertson for her exemplary work with crime victims; and for other purposes. A RESOLUTION","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR798/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56487","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1247223,"bill_number":"HR797","title":"Backes, Dr. Charles E.; outstanding service as a professor at Valdosta State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Charles E. Backes on his outstanding service as a professor at Valdosta State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR797/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56486","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1247224,"bill_number":"HR799","title":"Cullen, Patricia \"Patti\" Parker; outstanding community service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patricia \"Patti\" Parker Cullen on her outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR799/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56488","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1247225,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Crimes and offenses; counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, dismissal of charges, and restitution to victims, so as to authorize counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the unincorporated areas of a county; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB724/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56509","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1247226,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"East Cobb, City of; Cobb County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter for the City of East Cobb; 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 directory nature of dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB718/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56475","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1247227,"bill_number":"SR515","title":"Choo-Choo Bar-B-Que & Grill in Chickamauga, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Choo-Choo Bar-B-Que & Grill in Chickamauga, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR515/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56477","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1247228,"bill_number":"SR513","title":"Pierro, Sharon V.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon V. Pierro and celebrating Women's History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR513/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56469","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1247229,"bill_number":"HR792","title":"Victims of the C-130 plane crash near Savannah, Georgia; May 2, 2018; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of the nine victims of the C-130 plane crash near Savannah Georgia on May 2, 2018; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR792/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56481","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1247230,"bill_number":"SR512","title":"Adams, Brandon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brandon Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR512/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56468","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1247231,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Crimes and offenses; modernization of HIV related laws; provide","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 the modernization of HIV related laws to align with science to ensure that laws and policies support current understanding of best public health practices for preventing and treating HIV, scientific evidence about routes of transmission, and the public health goals of promoting HIV prevention and treatment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB719/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56476","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1247232,"bill_number":"HR811","title":"Coastal Georgia; recognize need to carefully study and consider the impacts a commercial spaceport may have on such resources","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":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR811/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56508","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1247233,"bill_number":"HR808","title":"Leekley, Amanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Amanda Leekley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR808/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56498","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1247234,"bill_number":"HR805","title":"Allen, Luci; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Luci Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR805/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56494","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1247235,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Elections; clarify a term","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 clarify a term; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB723/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56507","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1247236,"bill_number":"HR806","title":"Allmen, Taylor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Taylor Allmen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR806/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56496","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1247237,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Criminal procedure; term of probation shall follow the mandatory term of imprisonment for persons convicted of a sexual offense; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to clarify that a term of probation shall follow the mandatory term of imprisonment for persons convicted of a sexual offense; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A.d, relating to penal institutions, so as to make conforming changes;to amend Code Section 16-7-29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to interference with electronic monitoring devices, \"electronic monitoring device\" defined, and penalty, so as to revise a cross-reference; to provide for a response to Park v. State, 2019 Ga. LEXIS 138 (March 4, 2019); to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB720/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56504","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1247238,"bill_number":"HR800","title":"Kimble, Deacon Charlie; occasion of his 90th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deacon Charlie Kimble on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR800/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56489","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1247239,"bill_number":"HR791","title":"Georgia High School Association; perform a thorough assessment of its operations and practices; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia High School Association to perform a thorough assessment of its operations and practices; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR791/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56473","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1247240,"bill_number":"HR793","title":"Sprecher, Erika; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Erika Sprecher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR793/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56482","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1247517,"bill_number":"SR524","title":"Westlake High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Westlake High School girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR524/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56513","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1247519,"bill_number":"SR522","title":"Stevens, John Franklin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Franklin Stevens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR522/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56510","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1247523,"bill_number":"SR525","title":"Frederick Douglass High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Frederick Douglass High School girls basketball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 2A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR525/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56514","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1247528,"bill_number":"SR523","title":"Woodward Academy War Eagles Wrestling Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Woodward Academy War Eagles wrestling team for winning the 2019 GHSA AAAA Team Dual Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR523/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56511","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1249066,"bill_number":"SR533","title":"Jonesboro High School Mock Trial Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Jonesboro High School Mock Trial team for winning the 2019 Georgia State Mock Trial Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR533/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56523","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1249068,"bill_number":"HR861","title":"Collins, Bill and Faith; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Board of Governors Award recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Board of Governors Award recipients, Bill and Faith Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR861/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56589","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249070,"bill_number":"SR527","title":"Henderson, Nicole; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicole Henderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR527/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56518","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1249072,"bill_number":"HR849","title":"Tarpley, Ann; 2019 Political, Social, & Civil Engagement Award; submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Ga.; a Community Pillar by leveraging community engagement through access to information needed for development; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann Tarpley for receiving the Political, Social, and Civil Engagement Award for 2019, as submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Georgia; for being recognized as a Community Pillar by leveraging community engagement through access to information needed for community development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR849/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56577","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1249073,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Education; loan forgiveness program for teachers who agree to teach in a turnaround school in a high demand subject area; establish","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 establish a loan forgiveness program for teachers who agree to teach in a turnaround school in a high demand subject area; to provide for requirements for participation; to provide for payment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB736/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56568","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1249076,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Income tax; certain military retirement income; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes and exemptions, so as to exempt certain 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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB735/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56567","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1249078,"bill_number":"HR840","title":"Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; July, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July, 2019, as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR840/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56561","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1249080,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Superior courts; filing of land installment contracts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fees and construction of other fee provisions regarding superior courts, so as to provide for the filing of land installment contracts in the superior court; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to acquisition and loss of property, so as to provide for requirements for the execution of land installment contracts for the conveyance of real property; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB729/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56529","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1249082,"bill_number":"SR529","title":"Weinhardt, Suzette, recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Suzette Weinhardt for being named a finalist for the prestigious Georgia Teacher of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR529/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56520","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1249083,"bill_number":"HR854","title":"\"Of Origins and Belonging, Drawn from Atlanta\" exhibit; High Museum in Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the exhibit \"Of Origins and Belonging, Drawn from Atlanta\" at the High Museum in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR854/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56582","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1249086,"bill_number":"HB727","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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB727/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56526","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1249089,"bill_number":"HR813","title":"Williamson, Rilla Biggs; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rilla Biggs Williamson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR813/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56534","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1249091,"bill_number":"HR818","title":"Itua, Dr. Queen Blessing; work with Global Empowerment Movement (GEM); Georgia State Legislative Black Caucus & the Georgia Department of Economic Development recognize Dr. Queen Blessing Itua & the African Union Sixth Region USA Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Queen Blessing Itua for her work with Global Empowerment Movement (GEM) and recommending that the Georgia State Legislative Black Caucus and the Georgia Department of Economic Development recognize Dr. Queen Blessing Itua and the African Union Sixth Region USA Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR818/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56539","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1249092,"bill_number":"HR863","title":"Beninato, Barbara; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient, Barbara Beninato; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR863/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56591","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249094,"bill_number":"HR815","title":"Huff, Pearl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Pearl Huff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR815/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56536","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1249097,"bill_number":"HR853","title":"Poulard, Dr. Elna; 2019 Trailblazer Award; submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Ga.; a Community Pillar in opening doors of opportunity & supporting community unity, growth, and development; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Elna Poulard for receiving the Trailblazer Award for 2019, as submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Georgia; for being recognized as a Community Pillar in opening doors of opportunity and supporting community unity, growth, and development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR853/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56581","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1249101,"bill_number":"HR871","title":"Walton, Christopher and Miriam Goodfriend; 2019 House Committee on Higher Education interns; exemplary service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending 2019 House Committee on Higher Education interns Christopher Walton and Miriam Goodfriend for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR871/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56599","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1249103,"bill_number":"HR866","title":"Knight, Nancy; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient, Nancy Knight; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR866/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56594","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249106,"bill_number":"HR864","title":"Brock, Harry; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient, Harry Brock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR864/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56592","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249109,"bill_number":"HR841","title":"Immigrant Heritage Month; June, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June, 2019, as Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR841/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56562","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1249112,"bill_number":"HR870","title":"Gordon, Robert \"Flash\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert \"Flash\" Gordon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR870/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56598","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1249113,"bill_number":"HR848","title":"National Vietnam Veterans Day; commemorating the 50th; commending all Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families and the Vietnamese community in this state; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending all Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families and the Vietnamese community in this state and commemorating the 50th honoring the National Vietnam Veterans Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR848/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56576","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1249117,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Excise tax; certain tobacco products; increase","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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB731/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56531","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1249123,"bill_number":"HR822","title":"Stonewall Inn Movement; 50th anniversary; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR822/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56543","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1249126,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Bartow County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4915), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4818), 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB737/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56569","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1249128,"bill_number":"HR855","title":"Sanders, Ariana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ariana Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR855/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56583","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1249129,"bill_number":"HR834","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol; April, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2019, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR834/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56555","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1249132,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Sales and use tax; all tangible personal property sold to or used by a local host committee for major sporting events; 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 taxes, so as to exempt all tangible personal property from taxation when sold to or used by a local host committee for major sporting events; to extend an exemption for sales of admissions to certain nonrecurring major sporting events; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB730/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56530","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1249136,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Income tax credit; purchase or lease of a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide for a state income tax credit for the purchase or lease of new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles; to revise a tax credit for electric vehicle chargers; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB732/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56564","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1249138,"bill_number":"HR832","title":"Holliday, Marion; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marion Holliday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR832/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56553","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1249142,"bill_number":"HR867","title":"Mauer, Jeff and Mary Margaret; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipients, Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR867/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56595","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249143,"bill_number":"HR862","title":"The Ball Corporation; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Business Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Business Award recipient, the Ball Corporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR862/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56590","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249147,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Consent for Surgical or Medical Treatment; pelvic examinations on anesthetized or unconscious female patient without consent; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consent for surgical or medical treatment, so as to prohibit pelvic examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious female patient without consent or a court order except in cases of emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB279/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56570","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1249151,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Economic Development, Department of; Sports Marketing Fund; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the Sports Marketing Fund; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to provide for the Sports Marketing Board; to provide for members, powers and duties, and election of a chairperson; to provide for funding to sports commissions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB740/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56601","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1249153,"bill_number":"HR836","title":"Pooler, City of; major contributions to economic growth in the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the City of Pooler, Georgia, for its major contributions to economic growth in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR836/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56557","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1249155,"bill_number":"HR821","title":"21st Annual American Society for Public Administration, Georgia Chapter Academic Conference; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 21st Annual American Society for Public Administration, Georgia Chapter Academic Conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR821/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56542","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1249157,"bill_number":"HR816","title":"Triggs, Isabella; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Isabella Triggs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR816/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56537","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1249159,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Georgia Composite Medical Board; requirements for surgical technologists; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for requirements for surgical technologists; to provide for definitions; to prohibit health care facilities from employing or contracting with surgical technologists unless they meet certain requirements; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for enforcement; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB739/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56572","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1249161,"bill_number":"SR534","title":"City of Cobbtown, Georgia; centennial anniversary; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the centennial anniversary of the City of Cobbtown, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR534/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56528","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1249165,"bill_number":"SR531","title":"Real Life Center; limitless, positive impact in the counties of Fayette and Coweta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Real Life Center and their limitless, positive impact in the Counties of Fayette and Coweta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR531/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56521","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1249168,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Social services; two or more dental service organization administrators for dental services for Medicaid recipients and PeachCare for Kids participants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for two or more dental service organization 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 dental service organization administrators; to provide for requirements for the dental service organization 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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB725/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56524","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1249170,"bill_number":"HR846","title":"The Giving Kitchen in Georgia; contributions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of The Giving Kitchen in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR846/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56574","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1249172,"bill_number":"HR831","title":"Georgia's school bus drivers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's school bus drivers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR831/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56552","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1249174,"bill_number":"HR847","title":"Independent Bookstore Day at the state capitol; April 27, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of independent bookstores in Georgia and recognizing April 27, 2019, as Independent Bookstore Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR847/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56575","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1249179,"bill_number":"HR852","title":"McBride, Dr. Donna; 2019 Excellence in Education Award; submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County; a Community Pillar through ensuring equal access to quality education in support of community unity, growth, & development; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Donna McBride for receiving the Excellence in Education Award for 2019, as submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Georgia; for being recognized as a Community Pillar through ensuring equal access to quality education in support of community unity, growth, and development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR852/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56580","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1249184,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; enter report of missing persons into a certain database maintained by the National Institute of Justice of the United States Department of Justice; 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 law enforcement agencies to enter the report of missing persons into a certain data base maintained by the National Institute of Justice of the United States Department of Justice; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB726/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56525","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1249186,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Fulton County; school district 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 the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB728/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56527","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1249189,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Education; master teacher in each turnaround school; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3A of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to turnaround schools, so as to provide for a master teacher in each turnaround school; to provide for a stipend; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide criteria for retaining such stipend; to provide for conversion of the stipend to permanent salary increase; to provide for contingency based on appropriations by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB741/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56603","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1249190,"bill_number":"HR850","title":"Quinn, Tina; 2019 Humanitarian Award; submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Ga.; recognized as a Community Pillar through her imprint on and support of community, unity, growth, and development; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tina Quinn for receiving the Humanitarian Award for 2019, as submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Georgia; for being recognized as a Community Pillar through her imprint on and support of community unity, growth, and development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR850/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56578","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1249194,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical University System; create; composition of the board and terms of office; 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 create the Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical University System; to provide for composition of the board and terms of office; to provide for organization and powers; to provide for institutions of the Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical University System; to provide for governance; to provide for powers of condemnation; to provide for athletic associations; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB278/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56512","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1249197,"bill_number":"HR839","title":"Foster Care and Adoption Day at the state capitol; May 30, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 30, 2019, as Foster Care and Adoption Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR839/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56560","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1249199,"bill_number":"SR530","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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR530/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56519","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1249202,"bill_number":"HR826","title":"Ayers, Margaret; 75 years of service at Northeast Georgia Bank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Margaret Ayers for 75 years of service at Northeast Georgia Bank; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR826/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56547","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1249203,"bill_number":"SR532","title":"McQueen, James Pete; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Pete McQueen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR532/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56522","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1249207,"bill_number":"HR820","title":"South Clayton Stealth, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending South Clayton Stealth, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR820/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56541","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1249208,"bill_number":"HR844","title":"Congress; pass the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; Secretary of Transportation; issue rules to address protection of public transportation operators from the risk of assault; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act and the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules to address protection of public transportation operators from the risk of assault; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR844/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56533","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1249213,"bill_number":"HR835","title":"Bolden, Ms. Dorothy; Civil Rights Activist; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Civil Rights Activist Ms. Dorothy Bolden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR835/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56556","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1249216,"bill_number":"SR526","title":"Fambrough, Monica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Monica Fambrough; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR526/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56517","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1249218,"bill_number":"HR838","title":"Scott, Reverend Dr. Marlon D., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Marlon D. Scott, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR838/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56559","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1249220,"bill_number":"HR857","title":"Sanders, Alexis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Alexis Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR857/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56585","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1249223,"bill_number":"HR823","title":"Byers, Mrs. Jennie Dean; Mrs. Paula Dean Dorris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jennie Dean Byers and Mrs. Paula Dean Dorris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR823/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56544","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1249228,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Alcoholic beverages; certain aspects of the distribution of malt beverages; change","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 change certain aspects of the distribution of such alcoholic beverages; to provide for definitions; to provide a statutory process for the discontinuance of agreements between small brewers and wholesalers; to provide for arbitration; to authorize brewers to self-distribute a certain quantity of malt beverages; to prohibit brewers from extending credit to wholesalers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB738/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56571","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1249230,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; prohibition of postretirement benefit adjustments for members who first became members of the retirement system on or after July 1, 2009; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to remove the prohibition of postretirement benefit adjustments for members who first became members of the retirement system on or after July 1, 2009; 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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB733/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56565","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1249232,"bill_number":"HR856","title":"Brown, Shelby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Shelby Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR856/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56584","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1249234,"bill_number":"HR873","title":"Williams, Carolee; Rabun County GOP; many years of hard work and dedication to the people of Rabun County and the beautiful North Georgia mountains; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Carolee Williams, Rabun County GOP, for many years of hard work and dedication to the people of Rabun County and the beautiful North Georgia mountains; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR873/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56602","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1249235,"bill_number":"HR858","title":"Veiga, Valerie; Cartersville High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Valerie Veiga, Cartersville High School's 2018-2019 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR858/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56586","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1249240,"bill_number":"HR830","title":"Baker, Lauren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lauren Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR830/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56551","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1249245,"bill_number":"HR859","title":"Boone, Ethan; Cartersville High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ethan Boone, Cartersville High School's 2018-2019 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR859/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56587","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1249246,"bill_number":"HR845","title":"Larisey, Dr. Walt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Dr. Walt Larisey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR845/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56573","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1249248,"bill_number":"HR869","title":"McClinic, Chantz; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Young Heart Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Young Heart Award recipient, Chantz McClinic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR869/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56597","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249249,"bill_number":"HR824","title":"Entrepreneurship Day in Georgia; July 1, 2019; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing July 1, 2019, as Entrepreneurship Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR824/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56545","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1249253,"bill_number":"SR528","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 2019 Sun Belt Conference Tournament and advancement to the NCAA tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR528/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56516","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1249255,"bill_number":"HR851","title":"Veal, Judge Holly; 2019 Lady Justice - Justice for All Award; submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Ga.; a Community Pillar in balancing the scales of justice that support community unity, growth, and development; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Holly Veal for receiving the Lady Justice - Justice for All Award for 2019, as submitted by Phenomenal Women \"Soaring Beyond\" of Henry County, Georgia; for being recognized as a Community Pillar in balancing the scales of justice that support community unity, growth, and development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR851/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56579","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1249260,"bill_number":"HR868","title":"Webb, Mark; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient, Mark Webb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR868/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56596","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249262,"bill_number":"HR827","title":"Garrard, Robert I.; contributions to the University of Georgia football program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert I. Garrard for his contributions to the University of Georgia football program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR827/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56548","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1249264,"bill_number":"HR825","title":"CSRA Business League, Inc.; grand occasion of its 49th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the CSRA Business League, Inc., on the grand occasion of its 49th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR825/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56546","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1249267,"bill_number":"HR872","title":"Birdsong, James C., Jr.; receiving the 2019 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing James C. Birdsong, Jr., on receiving the 2019 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR872/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56600","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1249268,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Ethics in Journalism 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 create the Journalism Ethics Board; to provide for its composition, duties, and powers; to provide for promulgation of canons of ethics; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for confidentiality of certain matters; to provide for immunity from civil suit; to provide for an interviewee's access to copies of photographs and audio and video recordings taken by members of the media; to provide for the manner of requesting such items and responding; to provide for sanctions for failure to respond or delays in responding; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB734/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56566","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1249272,"bill_number":"HR843","title":"Congress; oppose the Green New Deal; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to oppose the Green New Deal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR843/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56532","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1249274,"bill_number":"HR842","title":"Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month; May, 2019; important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring May, 2019, 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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR842/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56563","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1249277,"bill_number":"HR837","title":"Isom, Stephan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephan Isom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR837/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56558","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1249279,"bill_number":"HR814","title":"Zadernak, William Scott; dedication to the people of Dawson County through the Board of Education and Dawson County Schools; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Scott Zadernak for his dedication to the people of Dawson County through the Board of Education and Dawson County Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR814/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56535","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1249281,"bill_number":"HR865","title":"King, Tannika; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2019 Award of Honor recipient, Tannika King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR865/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56593","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1249285,"bill_number":"HR812","title":"McCall, Representative Tom; winning the first ever Elbert County Chamber of Commerce's \"Silver Plow Award\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Representative Tom McCall on winning the first ever Elbert County Chamber of Commerce's \"Silver Plow Award\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR812/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56515","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1249288,"bill_number":"HR860","title":"Sorrow, Mike and Debby; occasion of their retirement from Southwest Christian Care; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike and Debby Sorrow on the occasion of their retirement from Southwest Christian Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR860/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56588","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1249291,"bill_number":"HR828","title":"Winners of the Georgia Civil War Commission Art and Essay Contest; commend","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":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR828/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56549","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1249294,"bill_number":"HR833","title":"Watson, Paul Joseph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Paul Joseph Watson of Rossville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR833/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56554","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1249295,"bill_number":"HR817","title":"Peace Officers Memorial Day at the state capitol; May 15, 2019; National Police Week 2019; commend; honoring the service & sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty protecting our communities & safeguarding our democracy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 15, 2019, as Peace Officers Memorial Day at the state capitol, commending National Police Week 2019, and honoring the service and sacrifice of those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty while protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR817/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56538","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1249298,"bill_number":"HR819","title":"Brown, Dr. Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Tim Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR819/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56540","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1249299,"bill_number":"HR829","title":"Toner, Emma; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Emma Toner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-04-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2019-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR829/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56550","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":1284075,"bill_number":"HR874","title":"Public officers and employees; suspension of salary of certain suspended officials; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for the suspension of the salary of certain suspended public officials; 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":"2019-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR874/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56622","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1284096,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Public officers and employees; suspension of compensation for officials who are suspended because of indictment for a felony; 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 suspension of compensation for certain public officers who are suspended because of indictment for a felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB742/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56621","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1284560,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Postsecondary education; student athletes may receive compensation for use of name, image, or likeness; 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 student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics at postsecondary educational institutions may receive compensation for the use of the student athlete's name, image, or likeness; to provide for application to athletic associations and athletic conferences; to allow for professional representation of such student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics; 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":"2019-11-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB743/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56623","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1286805,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Waste Management; distribution of certain bags made of plastic film; prohibit","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 prohibit the distribution of certain bags made of plastic film by certain retail establishments; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB280/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56625","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1286814,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; possession of automatic and semi-automatic guns; prohibit; revise and provide definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, Code Section 15-11-2, and Code Section 20-2-1184 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, definitions regarding the Juvenile Code, and reporting of students committing prohibited acts, respectively, so as to prohibit the possession of automatic and semi-automatic guns;to subject all transfers or purchases of firearms at gun shows to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; to provide for facilitation by licensed dealers; to provide for requirements for the securing or storage of inventory firearms when a dealer is not open for business; to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB281/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56626","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1286822,"bill_number":"SR537","title":"Slavery and Jim Crow; apologize; state's commitment to freedom; reaffirm and enact","description":"A RESOLUTION apologizing for slavery and Jim Crow and reaffirming this state's commitment to freedom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR537/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56624","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1287115,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Scott Hansen 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 for limitations on prescribing opioids; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-06","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2019-12-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB744/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56627","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1288045,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Georgia Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act; enact","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 Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act\"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to require perinatal facilities in this state to implement evidence based implicit bias programs for its health care professionals; to require certain components in such programs; to provide for initial and refresher training; to provide for the compilation and tracking of data on severe maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB745/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56628","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1288656,"bill_number":"HR875","title":"House Study Committee on Financing Options for Cannabis-based Businesses; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Financing Options for Cannabis-based Businesses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR875/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56630","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1288661,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Women's Right to Immediate Access Act; enact","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 authorize any female upon whom an abortion is to be performed to decide not to receive or review informational materials regarding an unborn child, certify that she received or reviewed such informational materials, view the fetal image, or hear the fetal heartbeat prior to obtaining an abortion; to provide for documentation of such decision; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB746/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56629","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1288665,"bill_number":"HR876","title":"Congress; enact legislation removing cannabis from the Controlled Substance Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact legislation removing cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, exempting certain activities related to marijuana, facilitating the full spectrum of private banking services for cannabis related business, and encouraging scientific research as related to cannabis products; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR876/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56631","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1292488,"bill_number":"SR538","title":"U.S. Congress; pursuing impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning the Congress of the United States for pursuing impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-18","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR538/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56633","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1292501,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"University System of Georgia; designated research universities shall ensure at least 90 percent of early action admissions are offered to GA resident students; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that designated research universities shall ensure that at least 90 percent of early action admissions are offered to Georgia resident students; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB282/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56632","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1292551,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Student Athlete Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Chapter 80 of Title 36, and Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other educational programs; general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other entities; and general provisions regarding state government, respectively, so as to provide that public and governmental facilities shall not be utilized for athletic competitions in which a person who is not a biological male is allowed to participate in athletic events conducted exclusively for males or a person who is not a biological female is allowed to participate in athletic events conducted exclusively for females; to provide for an exception; to provide for a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-19","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2019-12-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB747/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56634","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1293788,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"State Holidays; number of holidays; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the number of holidays that are observed in Georgia; to designate the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each year as a state holiday; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-12-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB283/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56635","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1298868,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Education; 20 yrs old or older; eligible to enroll in charter school that provides instruction only for over-age students; provide (PF)","description":"PF: 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 charter school that provides instruction only for over-age students; to provide for an exception to the maximum age of eligibility for enrollment; to authorize local boards of education or the State Charter Schools Commission to approve charter schools that serve only an over-age population; to provide for funding for such charter schools; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-06","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-01-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB284/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56636","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1298889,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Military Spouses and Veterans Licensure; military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations without being required to obtain a license to practice in this state; provide (PF)","description":"PF: 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 military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations without being required to obtain a license to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-06","last_action":"Senate Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-01-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB285/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56637","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1300879,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Limitations on Prosecution; statute of limitations on the offenses of rape; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on prosecution, so as to revise the statute of limitations on the offenses of rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery; to provide that a prosecution for the offenses of rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery may be commenced at any time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB287/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56639","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1302002,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Criminal History Record Information; automatic restriction; final disposition other than a conviction; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to provide for the automatic restriction of certain criminal history record information of arrests when there has been a final disposition other than a conviction or a certain time period and conditions are met since a conviction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB288/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56642","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1302010,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Torts; statute providing for the right of action for seduction of daughter; repeal","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 repeal a statute providing for the right of action for seduction of daughter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-10","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB750/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56647","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1302019,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Housing, Education, Labor and Industrial Relations; general provisions; natural hairstyles historically associated with race; prohibit discrimination","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-201 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to fair housing, general provisions regarding education, and general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles historically associated with race; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB286/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56638","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1302027,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Health; measures to improve health care access for low-income senior individuals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for measures to improve health care access for low-income senior individuals; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for application forms; to provide for effectiveness subject to appropriation of funds; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-10","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2020-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB748/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56645","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1302036,"bill_number":"SR535","title":"Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR535/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56644","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1302045,"bill_number":"SR536","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":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR536/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56643","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1302054,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Local government; protection of naturally occurring affordable housing and naturally occurring workforce housing in certain designated areas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide for the protection of naturally occurring affordable housing and naturally occurring workforce housing in certain designated areas; to provide legislative findings; to provide definitions; to limit the participation of local governments in certain public-private partnerships; to limit local government from taking certain actions that allow for the destruction or redevelopment of naturally occurring affordable housing and naturally occurring workforce housing in designated areas under particular circumstances; to provide for limited injunctive relief against 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":"2020-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB749/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56646","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1303068,"bill_number":"HR877","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":"2020-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR877/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56640","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1303075,"bill_number":"HR880","title":"Al St. Lawrence Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Al St. Lawrence and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR880/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56656","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1303083,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Anti-Red Flag - Second Amendment Conservation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-173 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legislative findings, preemption of local regulation and lawsuits, and exceptions, so as to occupy and preempt the entire field of legislation in this state involving extreme risk protection orders; to provide for a definition; to prohibit the enforcement of federal and other extreme risk protection orders in this state; to provide for a criminal offense; 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":"2020-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB751/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56650","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1303091,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Professions and businesses; national background checks by FBI through Georgia Crime Information Center for licensing to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding physical therapists, so as to provide for national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center for licensing to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB752/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56651","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1303097,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Crimes and offenses; intent to distribute controlled substances or marijuana; change the date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-32.6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances or marijuana in, on, or within drug-free commercial zones, so as to change the date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB754/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56653","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1303106,"bill_number":"HR878","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":"2020-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR878/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56641","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1303114,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Conservation and natural resources; conditions for the issuance of a permit for solid waste or special waste handling for a coal combustion unit or landfill; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to provide for conditions for the issuance of a permit for solid waste or special waste handling for a coal combustion unit or landfill; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to damage and intrusion on property relative to criminal trespass and damage to property; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county sales and use tax relative to county special purpose local option sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB756/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56655","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1303121,"bill_number":"HR879","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":"2020-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR879/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56648","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1303128,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Franklin, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Franklin to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB753/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56652","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1303135,"bill_number":"SR539","title":"Clayton State University Day; recognize January 14, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University upon the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary and recognizing January 14, 2020, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR539/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56649","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1303141,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Charter schools; local boards of education shall provide itemized allotment sheets for the upcoming fiscal year by July 1 of each year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter school funding, so as to provide that local boards of education shall provide local charter schools with itemized allotment sheets for the upcoming fiscal year by July 1 of each year; to provide that when a local board of education determines that an adjustment to the allocation for a local charter school is necessary, the local board of education shall provide the local charter school with 30 days' notice before the allocation is adjusted, provide an amended itemized allotment sheet to the local charter school, and publish the amended itemized allotment sheet in a prominent location on its website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB755/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56654","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1307849,"bill_number":"SR542","title":"Greene, Eva Jewell; Lane, Mamie Ella; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memory of Eva Jewell Greene and Mamie Ella Lane; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR542/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56662","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1307851,"bill_number":"SR545","title":"Birth Safety Awareness Day; recognize March 16, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2020, as Birth Safety Awareness Day at the state capitol in recognition of Kason Choice and Robin Rohe-Oji, two children in recovery from severe birth injuries, and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR545/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56675","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1307853,"bill_number":"HR890","title":"Lewis, Morris \"Mo\" Clyde, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Morris \"Mo\" Clyde Lewis III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR890/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56701","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1307855,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; invest in alternative investments; permit","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 permit the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB294/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56674","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1307858,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; eliminate percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to eliminate the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB761/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56666","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1307859,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Military personnel; provide that it is against public policy to discriminate in housing based upon a person's status as a current or former member of the armed forces","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions regarding military personnel, so as to provide that it is against public policy to discriminate in housing based upon a person's status as a current or former member of the armed forces of the United States; to provide for definitions; to provide for remedies and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB768/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56681","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307861,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; mobile homes procure permits and procure and display decals; remove the requirement","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 remove the requirement that mobile homes procure permits and procure and display decals; to repeal Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits and issuance and display of decals; to repeal related penalties; to revise the time for payment of related ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB289/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56660","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1307864,"bill_number":"HR895","title":"Joint Ethylene Oxide Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Ethylene Oxide Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR895/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56690","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1307867,"bill_number":"HR892","title":"Gay, Elnora McKenzie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elnora McKenzie Gay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR892/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56703","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1307868,"bill_number":"SR547","title":"Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD); members; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the individual member organizations and their staff. as members of Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD) and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 16, 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR547/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56706","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1307870,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Controlled substances; Schedule IV; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drug; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB759/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56664","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1307872,"bill_number":"HR894","title":"Joint Study Committee on Veterans' Suicide; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Veterans' Suicide; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR894/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56689","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307874,"bill_number":"HR893","title":"Persons at least 16 years of age; vote in school district elections and elections affecting school funding; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that persons who are at least 16 years of age may vote in school district elections and elections affecting school funding; 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":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR893/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56688","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307878,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Postsecondary education; institutions shall deposit a portion of all revenue derived from its athletic teams into an escrow account to be distributed to eligible student athletes upon graduation; 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 postsecondary educational institutions shall deposit a portion of all revenue derived from its athletic teams' involvement with intercollegiate postseason athletic contests into an escrow account to be distributed to eligible student athletes on a pro rata basis upon graduation; to provide legislative findings and intent; 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":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB766/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56679","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307881,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Commerce and trade; create a sandbox program for the testing of financial products; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to create a sandbox program for the testing of financial products or services and the granting of limited waivers of certain regulatory requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for the administration of the sandbox program by the Attorney General; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for standards and procedures for program applications, operation, and supervision; to provide for criminal history background checks; to provide that moneys deposited under this program shall only be appropriated for programs of the office of the Attorney General; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB763/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56668","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1307882,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Mental health; authorization of peace officers to take a person to a physician or emergency receiving facility for emergency examination under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to provide for authorization of peace officers to take a person to a physician or emergency receiving facility for emergency examination under certain circumstances; to provide for immunity; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB760/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56665","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1307884,"bill_number":"HR889","title":"Korean American Day in Georgia; cultural significance of the Hanbok; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Korean American Day in Georgia and the cultural significance of the Hanbok; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR889/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56700","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1307887,"bill_number":"HR888","title":"Hambrick, Edith Arnold; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Edith Arnold Hambrick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR888/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56699","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1307888,"bill_number":"HR882","title":"Trump, President Donald; United States Armed Forces and intelligence agencies; successful military option that neutralized Qasem Soleimani; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending President Donald J. Trump and the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces and intelligence agencies on their successful military operation that neutralized Qasem Soleimani; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR882/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56671","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1307892,"bill_number":"HR885","title":"9-1-1 and public safety telecommunicators; first responders in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 9-1-1 and public safety telecommunicators as first responders in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR885/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56696","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1307894,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Green Call Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for a green alert program to notify the public when a veteran or military service member known to have a physical or mental health condition related to his or her service, or who is at imminent risk of self-harm, is missing; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and cooperation of state agencies; to provide for certain immunities; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB772/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56686","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307896,"bill_number":"SR541","title":"Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; 46th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and Japan as shown by the 46th anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR541/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56661","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1307897,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Credit of Estimated Tax Payment; income tax refunds; reduce time period after which interest is owed","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit of estimated tax payment, credit or refund of estimated tax overpayment, rate of interest on refund, and time, so as to reduce the time period after which interest is owed on income tax refunds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB290/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56692","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1307900,"bill_number":"HR881","title":"Clayton State University; 50th anniversary; Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; January 14, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University upon the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary and recognizing January 14, 2020, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR881/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56657","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1307901,"bill_number":"SR544","title":"Bacon, Max; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Max Bacon on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR544/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56672","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1307904,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"\"Georgia Death with Dignity Act\"; physician-assisted end-of-life options for terminally ill individuals; create provisions; 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 create provisions for physician-assisted end-of-life options for terminally ill individuals; to provide for definitions; to provide a criminal penalty; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB291/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56682","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1307907,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"University System of Georgia; members of the armed forces; in-state tuition; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that members of the armed forces of the United States who are abiding in this state incident to active military duty and their spouses and dependents qualify for in-state tuition; to provide for a continuation of in-state tuition under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB771/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56685","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307910,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Elections; determination of qualifying periods for special elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the determination of qualifying periods for special elections; to provide for voter registration deadlines for special primary runoffs and any other election or runoff held in conjunction with a special primary runoff; 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":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB757/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56659","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1307911,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Commission on Veteran Suicide Prevention; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for the Department of Public Health to collect certain information regarding suicides in this state; to provide for annual reports; 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 provide for the creation of the Commission on Veteran Suicide Prevention; to provide for the composition and duties of such commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB767/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56680","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307913,"bill_number":"HR886","title":"Vonk, Karin and Erik; Richland Distilling Company; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karin and Erik Vonk of Richland Distilling Company; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR886/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56697","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1307916,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"'Balance Billing Consumer Protection Act'; certain consumer protections against balance billing; provide; enact","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 certain consumer protections against balance billing; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide the Attorney General with new enforcement authority against providers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB293/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56693","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1307917,"bill_number":"HR891","title":"Demons, John Albert, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Albert Demons Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR891/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56702","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1307920,"bill_number":"HR883","title":"Spivey-Roberts, Beatrice; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Beatrice Spivey-Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR883/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56694","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1307923,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Solid Waste Management; conditions for the issuance of a permit for solid waste or special waste handling for a coal combustion unit or landfill; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to provide for conditions for the issuance of a permit for solid waste or special waste handling for a coal combustion unit or landfill; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to damage and intrusion on property relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county sales and use tax relative to county special purpose local option sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB297/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56705","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1307925,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Funeral Directors and Embalmers; alternative cremation process; provide","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, embalmers, and crematories, so as to remove certain crematory requirements as to retorts and to provide for an alternative cremation process; to provide for and change a definition; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB296/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56704","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1307926,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Conservation and natural resources; reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division; 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 the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division; to provide for public notification of such releases by the Environmental Protection Division; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB774/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56691","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1307929,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Courts; increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for the calculation of future increases in the minimum compensation for chief magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for other magistrates; to provide for an increase in the minimum compensation for clerks of magistrate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB765/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56678","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1307930,"bill_number":"SR540","title":"Reisman M.D., Andrew B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew B. Reisman M.D.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR540/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56658","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1307934,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Education; unused facilities owned by the state shall be made available for use by charter schools; provide","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 facilities grants for charter schools, purposes for which grants may be used, upkeep of charter school property, and availability of unused facilities, so as to provide that unused facilities owned by the state and under the control and management of the State Properties Commission shall be made available for use by local charter schools and state charter schools; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB764/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56669","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1307935,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Veterans Service, Department of; competitive grant program to provide assistance for the cost of service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder; provide","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 provide for a competitive grant program to provide assistance for the cost of service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for procedures; to provide for the certification of veteran service dog providers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB770/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56684","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307938,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012; consideration of the deployment of motor carrier safety improvements in determining an individual's employment status with a motor carrier; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Motor Carrier Act of 2012,\" so as to prohibit the consideration of the deployment of motor carrier safety improvements in determining an individual's employment status with a motor carrier; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB758/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56663","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1307939,"bill_number":"SR543","title":"Marietta High School Football Team, Coach Rich Morgan, Superintendent Grant Rivera; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Marietta High School Football Team, Coach Rich Morgan, and Superintendent Grant Rivera for winning the 2019-2020 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR543/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56677","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1307942,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Professions and businesses; reciprocal licensing of professions, occupations, and trades for individuals licensed outside of the State of Georgia; 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 reciprocal licensing of professions, occupations, and trades for individuals licensed outside of the State of Georgia; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB773/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56687","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1307944,"bill_number":"SR546","title":"Bailey, Ms. Dottie; commend; Mental Health Alert Wristband; local law enforcement agencies to purchase and freely distribute; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging local law enforcement agencies, psychiatric facilities, doctors, and therapists to purchase and freely distribute Mental Health Alert Wristbands to those suffering from mental illness; commending Ms. Dottie Bailey for developing the Mental Health Alert Wristband; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR546/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56670","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1307947,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"State-Wide Application of Minimum Standard Codes; local governments prohibiting the of use of wood in construction; provision; repeal","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, codes requiring local adoption and more stringent requirements by local governments, adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, and exemptions for certain farm buildings and structures, so as to repeal a provision relating to local governments prohibiting the use of wood in construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB292/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56676","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1307948,"bill_number":"HR884","title":"Boone, Richard; grand occasion of his 80th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Richard Boone upon the grand occasion of his 80th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR884/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56695","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1307950,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Income tax; Georgia net taxable income of corporations; provide a deduction","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 a deduction from the Georgia net taxable income of corporations for assessments paid by a taxpayer that were imposed on such taxpayer pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; 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":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB762/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56667","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1307952,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Courts and Revenue and Taxation; cost-of-living and general performance based increases; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to revise the cost-of-living and general performance based increases to take into account the increases provided for in 2020; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB295/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56673","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1307954,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Veterans; graduate education and housing assistance for certain disabled persons; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans education, so as to provide for graduate education and housing assistance for certain disabled veterans; to provide for definitions; to provide for benefits and eligibility; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB769/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56683","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1307956,"bill_number":"HR887","title":"Easterseals Georgia and its Champions for Children Program Day at the state capitol; January 17, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Easterseals and recognizing January 17, 2020, as Easterseals Georgia and its Champions for Children Program Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR887/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56698","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1309667,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Open and public meetings; discussions of school safety plans by members of a local board of education may be conducted in executive session; provide","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 that discussions of school safety plans by members of a local board of education may be conducted in executive session; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB784/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56724","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1309675,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; grant program for local governments to conduct voting rights awareness and education; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Community Affairs, so as to establish a grant program for local governments to conduct voting rights awareness and education; to provide for authorized uses of grant funds; to authorize the department to apply for funds for said grant program; to authorize the department to specify grant terms; to authorize the department to contract with local governments; to provide limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB300/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56711","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1309683,"bill_number":"HR905","title":"Talton, Sheriff Cullen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sheriff Cullen Talton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR905/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56734","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1309691,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain personal property of businesses; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to exempt certain personal property of businesses from state ad valorem taxation; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB778/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56717","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1309700,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption 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; provide","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":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB775/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56714","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1309708,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; consider amending the state minimum standard codes to allow tall mass timber construction types; direct","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction, alteration, etc., of buildings and other structures, so as to direct the Department of Community Affairs to undertake a review of the 2021 edition of the International Building Code so as to consider amending the state minimum standard codes to allow tall mass timber construction types; to provide a date by which said review is to be completed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB777/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56716","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1309716,"bill_number":"HR901","title":"Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR901/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56730","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1309724,"bill_number":"HR908","title":"Chaney, Dr. Shakeria; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Leader of the Year-Certified; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Shakeria Chaney, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019–2020 Support Leader of the Year-Certified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR908/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56737","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1309733,"bill_number":"SR551","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize February 12, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2020, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR551/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56713","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1309741,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Insurance; disability income insurance; residents of this state; monthly confirmation premiums/annual disclosure of premiums received; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require insurers that issue disability income insurance to provide residents of this state with either a monthly confirmation of premiums received or an annual disclosure of premiums received and coverage provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB299/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56710","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1309749,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"State Properties Commission; use an opinion of value in the valuation of state property where a conveyance of the property by the state is for the sole and direct benefit to the state; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-16-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of State Properties Commission generally, so as to allow the commission to use an opinion of value in the valuation of state property where a conveyance of the property by the state is for the sole and direct benefit to the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB780/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56719","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1309758,"bill_number":"HR899","title":"Georgia Beekeepers Association; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Beekeepers Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR899/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56728","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1309767,"bill_number":"HR909","title":"Long, CEO John; efforts in establishing the Georgia Radio Museum and Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing CEO John Long for his efforts in establishing the Georgia Radio Museum and Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR909/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56738","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1309775,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; revise powers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for electronic notarizations and remote online notarizations; to revise the powers of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide that the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall provide rules and regulations for electronic notarizations and remote online notarizations; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide for procedures and requirements for electronic notarizations and remote online notarizations; to provide definitions; to provide for electronic journaling; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB785/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56725","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1309783,"bill_number":"HR900","title":"Savannah Children's Choir; designate as junior ambassadors from the State of Georgia to the People's Republic of China; invite","description":"A RESOLUTION inviting the Savannah Children's Choir to be designated as junior ambassadors from the State of Georgia to the People's Republic of China; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR900/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56729","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1309792,"bill_number":"HR904","title":"Georgia Speech-Language Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2020, as Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR904/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56733","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1309800,"bill_number":"HR902","title":"Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD) day at the capitol; January 16, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the individual member organizations and their staff. as members of Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD) and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 16, 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR902/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56731","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1309808,"bill_number":"HR906","title":"Dugger, Dr. Kimberly; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Kimberly Dugger, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019–2020 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR906/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56735","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1309816,"bill_number":"HR907","title":"McCraw, Annette; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Professional of the Year-Certified; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Annette McCraw, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019–2020 Support Professional of the Year-Certified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR907/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56736","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1309825,"bill_number":"SR552","title":"Columbia County's River Ridge Elementary School's River Ridge 3 Theater Team and ILM Academy's ILMSmarts Middle School Visual Arts Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Columbia County's River Ridge Elementary School's River Ridge 3 Theater Team and ILM Academy's ILMSmarts Middle School Visual Arts Team as grand prize winners of the Augusta University 2019 STEAMIFY Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR552/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56739","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1309833,"bill_number":"SR549","title":"Hall Jr., Dr. Esco; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the life and memory of Dr. Esco Hall Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR549/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56709","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1309841,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Georgia public holidays; number that are observed; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the number of holidays that are observed in Georgia; to designate the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each year as a state holiday; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB782/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56722","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1309850,"bill_number":"SR548","title":"Ross, Laura; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Laura Ross, the American School Counselor Association's 2020 School Counselor of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR548/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56708","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1309858,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Education; raise the age of mandatory education for children from 16 to 17","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory education 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":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB783/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56723","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1309866,"bill_number":"HR903","title":"Robie, William Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Thomas Robie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR903/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56732","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1309873,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Crimes and Offenses and Education; protections for and education to minors regarding smoking and vaping; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses and education, respectively, so as to provide protections for and education to minors regarding smoking and vaping; to revise and provide certain definitions regarding the sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes, tobacco, tobacco related objects, and vapor products to include vapor products that do not contain nicotine; to prohibit such sales or distribution to individuals under the age of 21; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB298/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56707","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1309882,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; revise distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments","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 taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise the distribution of the proceeds of such taxes among local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB779/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56718","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1309890,"bill_number":"SR550","title":"Kumar, Agni; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Agni Kumar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR550/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56712","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1309898,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Financial institutions; clarify and remove superfluous language; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to clarify and remove superfluous language; to reduce the number of days for certain cease and desist orders to become final; to repeal Code Section 7-1-1003.1, relating to physical place of business; to eliminate the notification requirement for a change in ultimate equitable owner of mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders; to change advertising content requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to reduce the number of days for the process related to bond cancellation notice; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Fair Lending Act, so as to update citations to federal regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB781/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56721","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1309906,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Property; protections for military service members in the event of foreclosures or other proceedings 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB776/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56715","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1309915,"bill_number":"HR898","title":"Blackwood, Kim; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Professional of the Year-Classified; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kim Blackwood, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019–2020 Support Professional of the Year-Classified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR898/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56727","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1309923,"bill_number":"HR896","title":"James \"Jimmy\" A. Petrea Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the life of Mr. James \"Jimmy\" Allen Petrea and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR896/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56720","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1309931,"bill_number":"HR897","title":"Holston, Marcus; Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Professional of the Year-Classified; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marcus Holston, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Professional of the Year-Classified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR897/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56726","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1312226,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB794/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56755","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1312230,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Pharmacists; dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitting drug orders, refills, and Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to authorize a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90 day supply of a maintenance medication under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB791/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56748","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1312235,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Motor vehicles; minimum automobile insurance requirements for rental transactions involving certain motor vehicles over a certain length; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assigned risk plans, \"spot\" insurance, and cooperation by insured, so as to provide for minimum automobile insurance requirements for rental transactions involving certain motor vehicles over a certain length; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB798/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56764","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1312239,"bill_number":"HR925","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR925/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56778","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1312244,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibition regarding eligibility of certain violators to receive early reinstatement of their driver's licenses and limited driving permits; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license for being in control of a moving vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance or marijuana, so as to repeal a prohibition regarding the eligibility of certain violators to receive early reinstatement of their driver's licenses and limited driving permits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB799/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56785","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1312248,"bill_number":"HR919","title":"Echols, Rachel C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rachel C. Echols; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR919/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56771","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1312253,"bill_number":"SR558","title":"Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR558/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56765","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1312257,"bill_number":"HR926","title":"Fuller, Dr. Heike; achievements in promoting diplomatic relations between the State of Georgia, the Southeast region of the United States of America, and the Federal Republic of Germany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Heike Fuller for her achievements in promoting diplomatic relations between the State of Georgia, the Southeast region of the United States of America, and the Federal Republic of Germany; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR926/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56780","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1312262,"bill_number":"HR920","title":"Bryant, Jasper, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jasper Bryant Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR920/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56772","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1312266,"bill_number":"HR911","title":"Transportation, Department of; erect sound barriers for the City of Hapeville; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect sound barriers for the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR911/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56761","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1312271,"bill_number":"SR553","title":"Together Georgia Day; recognize January 29, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Together Georgia and recognizing January 29, 2020, as Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR553/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56740","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1312275,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Medical assistance; health care services by providers in bordering states to Georgia Medicaid recipients under certain conditions; 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 health care services by providers in bordering states to Georgia Medicaid recipients under certain conditions; to authorize the Department of Community Health to enter into agreements and compacts with other states; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB800/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56786","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1312280,"bill_number":"HR922","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology and recognizing January 28, 2020, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR922/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56774","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1312284,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021","description":"A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; 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":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB797/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56758","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1312289,"bill_number":"HR917","title":"Warren, Bessie Byrom; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bessie Byrom Warren; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR917/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56769","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1312292,"bill_number":"HR918","title":"Echols, Leon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Leon Echols; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR918/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56770","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1312296,"bill_number":"SR559","title":"Rampy Jr., Lester Lawton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lester Lawton Rampy Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR559/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56775","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1312301,"bill_number":"HR921","title":"Owens, Ralph M.; outstanding public service as mayor of Lavonia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ralph M. Owens on his outstanding public service as mayor of Lavonia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR921/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56773","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1312305,"bill_number":"HR913","title":"Fowler-Burnsed Bridge; Bryan County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Harold Fowler and Mr. Jimmy Burnsed and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR913/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56763","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1312310,"bill_number":"HR915","title":"Turner, Almond; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Almond Turner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR915/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56767","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1312314,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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":"2020-03-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB792/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56753","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1312319,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021","description":"A BILL to be entitled an act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB793/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56754","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1312323,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Crimes and offenses; weapons carry license reciprocity in this state; expand","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, and exceptions for homes, motor vehicles, private property, and other locations and conditions, so as to expand weapons carry license reciprocity in this state; to provide that persons who are not residents of this state shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state if licensed to carry in any other state; to provide that the Attorney General shall enter into an agreement with any state that requires an agreement to recognize and give effect to weapons carry licenses for reciprocity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB787/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56744","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1312328,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Health; limit the number of patients that may be assigned to a registered professional nurse in specified situations in hospitals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to limit the number of patients that may be assigned to a registered professional nurse in specified situations in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to provide that nothing shall preclude a hospital from assigning fewer patients to a registered professional nurse than the established limits; to require the adoption of written policies and procedures for the training and orientation of nursing staff by hospitals; to provide for sanctions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB801/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56787","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1312332,"bill_number":"SR561","title":"African American Music Appreciation Month; recognize June 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June, 2020, as African American Music Appreciation Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR561/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56788","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1312337,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Superior courts; additional judge of the Flint Judicial Circuit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB786/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56743","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1312341,"bill_number":"HR916","title":"Bacon, Max; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Max Bacon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR916/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56768","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1312346,"bill_number":"SR556","title":"Banks County High School's Lady Leopards; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Banks County High School's Lady Leopards for securing the Class 2A state title; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR556/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56752","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1312350,"bill_number":"SR560","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR560/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56779","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1312355,"bill_number":"HR910","title":"Motor fuel tax; shall be appropriated for any or all public transportation purposes; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that taxes on motor fuels shall be appropriated for any or all public transportation purposes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR910/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56749","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1312359,"bill_number":"HR929","title":"State of Georgia; establish Georgia Gullah Geechee Heritage Society; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the State of Georgia to establish a Georgia Gullah Geechee Heritage Society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR929/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56783","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1312364,"bill_number":"SR557","title":"Phillips, Toni; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Toni Phillips, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR557/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56751","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1312368,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 319, approved May 10, 2019, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB795/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56756","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1312372,"bill_number":"HR914","title":"Hadley, Roy E., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Roy E. Hadley Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR914/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56766","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1312377,"bill_number":"HR923","title":"Buckley, Matthew Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Matthew Charles Buckley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR923/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56776","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1312381,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"\"Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2020\"; independent economic analyses; provide; enact","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 provide for independent economic analyses to be procured by the Office of Planning and Budget for certain tax benefits upon request by the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee; to provide a short title; to provide for limits; to provide for summaries to be attached to related fiscal notes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB302/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56760","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1312386,"bill_number":"HR928","title":"Robinson, Earl C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Earl C. Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR928/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56782","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1312390,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021","description":"A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; 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":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB796/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56757","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1312395,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Insurance; creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain physician specialty groups contracted with a hospital within a health insurer's network; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20C of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accurate provider directories, so as to provide for the creation of a surprise bill rating system based upon the number of certain physician specialty groups contracted with a hospital within a health insurer's network; to provide for definitions; to provide for a requirement that insurers include hospital surprise bill ratings online and in print provider directories; to provide for a requirement that each insurer that advertises any hospital as in-network shall disclose such hospital's surprise bill rating within such advertisement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-11-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB789/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56746","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1312399,"bill_number":"HR927","title":"Shaber, Zackary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Zackary Shaber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR927/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56781","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1312404,"bill_number":"HR912","title":"Jimmy Burnsed Interchange; Bryan County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jimmy Burnsed and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR912/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56762","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1312408,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Detainers; inmates charged with subsequent felony offenses under sentence and in custody; temporary custody provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding detainers, so as to revise temporary custody provisions of inmates who have been charged with subsequent felony offenses while under sentence and in custody of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB301/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56742","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1312413,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Revenue and taxation; sunset for a manufacturer's exemption; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption, applicability, and examples, so as to extend the sunset for a manufacturer's exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB788/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56745","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1312417,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"'Georgia Right to Shop Act'; greater transparency of prices for nonemergency healthcare services; 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 greater transparency of prices for nonemergency health care services; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the disclosure of certain pricing information through insurer websites to allow consumers to compare prices; to provide that insurers may use third parties to comply with such requirements; to provide for certain notice 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":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB303/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56759","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1312422,"bill_number":"HR924","title":"University of Georgia 4-H Program Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2020; Arham Shah, Arch D. Smith, and the 2019-2020 4-H Leadership Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Arham Shah, Arch D. Smith, and the 2019-2020 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 6, 2020, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR924/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56777","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1312426,"bill_number":"SR554","title":"Iran; protest the hostile actions of the Iranian regime without subjection to violent retaliation; support the rights of the people of Iran","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the rights of the people of Iran to protest the hostile actions of the Iranian regime without subjection to violent retaliation or retribution from their government and the efforts of the Iranian people to bring effective democracy to their nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR554/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56741","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1312431,"bill_number":"SR555","title":"Botchwey, Niara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Niara Botchwey on her exceptional academic achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR555/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56750","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1312435,"bill_number":"HR930","title":"State of Georgia; endorse Stand4Forests platform and its objectives; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the State of Georgia to endorse the Stand4Forests platform and its objectives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR930/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56784","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1312439,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Professions and businesses; regulation of certain professions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of certain professions; to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB790/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56747","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1314105,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"White County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for White 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB304/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56789","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1314276,"bill_number":"SR562","title":"Georgia Science Teachers Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Science Teachers Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR562/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56790","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1316242,"bill_number":"SR563","title":"Georgia Blue Key Day 2020; recognize University of Georgia Chapter of Blue Key National Honor Society","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Chapter of Blue Key National Honor Society on the occasion of Georgia Blue Key Day 2020 at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR563/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56791","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1316263,"bill_number":"SR564","title":"Ragsdale, Gregory Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gregory Wayne Ragsdale; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR564/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56792","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1316285,"bill_number":"SR568","title":"Chaney, Dr. Shakeria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Shakeria Chaney, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Leader of the Year-Certified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR568/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56796","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1316307,"bill_number":"SR570","title":"Holston, Marcus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marcus Holston, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Professional of the Year-Classified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR570/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56797","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1316329,"bill_number":"SR569","title":"Dugger, Dr. Kimberly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Kimberly Dugger, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR569/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56798","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1316351,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Brady Law Regulations; individual registration and license for the purchase of assault weapons ammunition; 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 individual registration and license for the purchase of assault weapons ammunition; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties of the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for fees and 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":"2020-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB305/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56793","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1316372,"bill_number":"SR567","title":"Blackwood, Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kim Blackwood, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Professional of the Year-Classified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR567/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56799","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1316394,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"\"Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact\"; enter into compact; licensing provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact\"; to authorize the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to administer the compact in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB306/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56794","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1316415,"bill_number":"SR565","title":"Georgia Association of Convenience Stores; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores and its members for their work in eradicating human trafficking; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR565/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56795","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1316437,"bill_number":"SR566","title":"McCraw, Annette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Annette McCraw, Clayton County Public Schools' 2019-2020 Support Professional of the Year-Certified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR566/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56800","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1317817,"bill_number":"SR572","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR572/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56802","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1317859,"bill_number":"SR571","title":"Wing, Kerensa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kerensa Wing on her 30 years of service to Gwinnett County Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR571/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56801","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1317901,"bill_number":"SR573","title":"International Holocaust Remembrance Day; recognize January 27, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2020, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR573/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56803","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1317944,"bill_number":"SR574","title":"Georgia Department of Transportation; complete the widening of Highway 80/State Road 26; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to complete the widening of Highway 80/State Road 26 and the replacing of the Bull River and Lazaretto Creek bridges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR574/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56804","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1319007,"bill_number":"SR577","title":"Ganesh, Ananya; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ananya Ganesh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR577/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56807","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1319059,"bill_number":"SR576","title":"Martin, Barbara Ann; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Barbara Ann Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR576/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56808","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1319111,"bill_number":"SR578","title":"Georgia Senate and the Georgia Economic Developers Association; efforts to improve the economic development climate; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Senate and the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR578/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56809","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1319164,"bill_number":"SR575","title":"Martin, Jonathan Calvin \"Ricky\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jonathan Calvin \"Ricky\" Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR575/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56806","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1321324,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Revenue and taxation; water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST); provide for audits of such tax by the state auditor under certain conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST), so as to redefine the term \"municipality\"; to provide for audits of such tax by the state auditor under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB806/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56833","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1321325,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"'Georgia Municipal and Local Government Infrastructure Finance Authority Act'; comprehensive regulation of local government infrastructure financing; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide for comprehensive regulation of local government infrastructure financing; to include broadband network projects as undertakings for which revenue bonds may be issued; to create the Georgia Municipal and Local Government Infrastructure Finance Authority and the Georgia County and Local Government Infrastructure Finance Authority; 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":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB309/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56857","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1321326,"bill_number":"HR952","title":"Banks County High School's Lady Leopards; securing Class 2A state title; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Banks County High School's Lady Leopards for securing the Class 2A state title; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR952/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56889","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1321327,"bill_number":"HR945","title":"Persons, Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Robert Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR945/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56882","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1321328,"bill_number":"HR937","title":"Elam, Terry D.; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terry D. Elam upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR937/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56874","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1321329,"bill_number":"SR587","title":"Wheeler Sr., Morgan D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morgan D. Wheeler Sr. on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR587/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56830","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1321330,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Professions; regulations; provide; certain boxing, wrestling, and martial arts associations and federations; 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 of certain professions; to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for the profession of professional structural engineer; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuing education requirements; to provide for unlawful practices; to provide for the issuance of certificates of registration for such professionals; to provide for registration by comity; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB310/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56859","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1321331,"bill_number":"SR608","title":"Hardy, Willie Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie Mae Hardy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR608/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56862","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1321332,"bill_number":"HR936","title":"Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; Augusta Chapter; outstanding achievements; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Augusta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., for its outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR936/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56872","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1321333,"bill_number":"SR620","title":"Smith, Avery \"Ava\" Cook; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Avery \"Ava\" Cook Smith for her outstanding public service as Butts County's registrar and elections director for 43 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR620/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56908","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1321334,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"State-wide Business Court; remove administrative attachment from the Court of Appeals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to State-wide Business Court, so as to remove the administrative attachment of the Georgia State-wide Business Court from the Court of Appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB814/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56847","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1321335,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Bartow County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4915), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4818), 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB822/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56855","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1321336,"bill_number":"HR957","title":"Ratliff, Reverend Dr. Joe Samuel; occasion of his 40th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff on the occasion of his 40th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR957/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56894","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1321337,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Retirement and pensions; granting postretirement benefit adjustments to certain individuals; 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 remove the prohibition of granting postretirement benefit adjustments to any individual who became a member on or after July 1, 2009, of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, or the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to allow for the possibility of such adjustments for such members granted on or after July 1, 2020; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB821/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56854","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1321338,"bill_number":"SR596","title":"Marion County's Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marion County's football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR596/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56825","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1321339,"bill_number":"SR599","title":"Grier, Martha Ann Brown; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Martha Ann Brown Grier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR599/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56843","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1321340,"bill_number":"HR932","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":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR932/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56810","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1321341,"bill_number":"SR593","title":"Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day; recognize February 11, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, as Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR593/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56826","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1321342,"bill_number":"HR960","title":"Cabrera, Dr. Ángel; 12th president of Georgia Tech; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Ángel Cabrera as the 12th president of Georgia Tech; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR960/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56897","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1321343,"bill_number":"SR600","title":"Holder, Lonnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lonnie Holder on his outstanding service as Chief of Reynolds Police Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR600/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56844","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1321344,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Revenue and taxation; interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB811/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56838","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1321345,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Compact for a Balanced Budget; extend sunset provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Compact for a Balanced Budget, so as to extend the sunset provision of the compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB818/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56851","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1321346,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Professions and businesses; chiropractors may own professional corporations with physicians; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 14-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional services in which a professional corporation may engage, so as to provide that chiropractors may own professional corporations with physicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB816/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56849","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1321347,"bill_number":"SR586","title":"Georgia Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants Day; recognize January 28, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2020, as the Georgia Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR586/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56821","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1321348,"bill_number":"HR942","title":"Orta, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Daniel Orta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR942/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56879","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1321349,"bill_number":"SR583","title":"League of Women Voters of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the League of Women Voters of Georgia on the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR583/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56815","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1321352,"bill_number":"SR591","title":"McHugh, Pastor Scott Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Scott Wayne McHugh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR591/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56824","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1321353,"bill_number":"SR617","title":"Crawford, Terry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terry Crawford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR617/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56906","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1321354,"bill_number":"SR585","title":"Conservative Policy Leadership Institute; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Conservative Policy Leadership Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR585/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56820","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1321355,"bill_number":"HR948","title":"Mallory, Sherry Thornton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sherry Thornton Mallory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR948/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56885","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1321356,"bill_number":"HR950","title":"Baker, Lena; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lena Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR950/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56887","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1321357,"bill_number":"SR615","title":"Powell, Honorable Emily; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Emily Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR615/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56869","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1321358,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Pharmacy Benefits Managers; regulation and licensure; extensive revisions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; 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":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB313/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56907","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1321359,"bill_number":"SR607","title":"Johnson, Senator Leroy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Leroy Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR607/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56901","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1321360,"bill_number":"SR609","title":"McHenry, Robert Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Lee McHenry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR609/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56863","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1321361,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Early County; school district ad valorem tax; residents 66 years of age or older; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 66 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 related matters; to provide for applicability; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB803/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56828","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1321362,"bill_number":"SR601","title":"Trump, Donald; President of the United States; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donald Trump, President of the United States, for his Phase 1 Trade Deal with China; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR601/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56899","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1321363,"bill_number":"HR940","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Americus Alumnae Chapter; occasion of its 30th anniversary; Delta 107th Founders Day Observance; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Americus Alumnae Chapter upon the occasion of its 30th anniversary and the Delta 107th Founders Day Observance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR940/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56877","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1321364,"bill_number":"HR954","title":"Nicholl, Robert and Lynda; birth of their son; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Robert and Lynda Nicholl on the birth of their son; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR954/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56891","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1321365,"bill_number":"SR621","title":"Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize January 28, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2020, as Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR621/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56910","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1321366,"bill_number":"SR582","title":"Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and recognizing its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR582/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56814","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1321367,"bill_number":"HR943","title":"Putman, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating David Putman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR943/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56880","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1321368,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Sales and use tax; local authorities providing public water or sewer service; exempt","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 exempt from taxation local authorities providing public water or sewer service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB815/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56848","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1321369,"bill_number":"SR602","title":"American Automobile Association (AAA) School Safety Patrol Program; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the American Automobile Association (AAA) School Safety Patrol Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR602/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56898","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1321370,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"\"The Living Hope Home Act\"; related to supportive housing for pregnant women age 18 or older; enact","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 registration of supportive housing maternity residences to provide housing for pregnant women; to define a term; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the right to inspect; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB307/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56860","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1321371,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Crimes and offenses; sale of tobacco products and tobacco related objects to persons under 21 years of age; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to revise and provide for definitions regarding sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of tobacco products and tobacco related objects; to prohibit the sale of tobacco products and tobacco related objects to persons under 21 years of age; to place additional prohibitions on the ability to sell such products to a minor; 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":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB809/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56836","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1321372,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Revenue and taxation; allow businesses to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy on business or practitioner with location or office in more than one jurisdiction, methods of allocating gross receipts, information provided by business or practitioner, and limits on levies by local governments using criteria for taxation, so as to allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB807/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56834","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1321373,"bill_number":"SR618","title":"Heritage High School Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Heritage High School Softball Team for winning the 2019 Class 4A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR618/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56905","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1321374,"bill_number":"HR949","title":"Wing, Kerensa; 30 years of service to Gwinnett County Public Schools; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kerensa Wing on her 30 years of service to Gwinnett County Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR949/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56886","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1321375,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Elections; revise times when referendum elections may be conducted","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 times when referendum elections may be conducted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB812/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56845","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1321376,"bill_number":"HR931","title":"International Holocaust Remembrance Day; January 27, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2020, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR931/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56805","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1321377,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Transportation, Department of; state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; provide","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 for a definition; 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 standards for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB820/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56853","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1321378,"bill_number":"HR953","title":"State YMCA of Georgia; Center for Civic Engagement and \"Y\" Club programs which sponsor Youth Assembly and other programs that 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":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR953/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56890","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1321381,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Calhoun County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation and expense of the members of the Board of Education of Calhoun County, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3838), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB802/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56827","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1321382,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Motor vehicles; veterans' license to any person who is a United States citizen and resident of this state who served in the military for an ally of the United States during a time of war or other conflict; authorize issuance","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 authorize the issuance of veterans' licenses to any person who is a United States citizen and resident of this state who served in the military for an ally of the United States during a time of war or other conflict; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB819/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56852","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1321383,"bill_number":"SR595","title":"Leonard, Chuck; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chuck Leonard on his outstanding service as a local news anchor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR595/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56823","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1321384,"bill_number":"SR584","title":"Mitchell, Benjamin; condolence","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Benjamin Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR584/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56818","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1321385,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Columbia County; board of education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4274), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB817/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56850","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1321386,"bill_number":"HR935","title":"Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR935/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56856","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1321387,"bill_number":"HR938","title":"Twiggs Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Twiggs Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR938/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56875","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1321388,"bill_number":"HR951","title":"Shepherd, James Harold, Jr.; cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold Shepherd Jr., cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR951/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56888","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1321389,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Crimes and offenses; lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-5-46 and 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, respectively, so as to provide for a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by persons convicted of trafficking other persons for labor or sexual servitude while using a commercial motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB823/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56867","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1321390,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Georgia Commission on African American History and Culture; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to create the 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB312/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56903","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1321391,"bill_number":"HR958","title":"Clayton County Senior Services Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton County Senior Services Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR958/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56895","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1321392,"bill_number":"SR598","title":"Rutledge, Wanda; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Wanda Rutledge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR598/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56842","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1321393,"bill_number":"SR592","title":"Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics on the grand occasion of its 60th anniversary on February 4, 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR592/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56822","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1321394,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Health; patient brokering; prohibit; definitions; exceptions; penalties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit patient brokering; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that excessive, fraudulent, or high-tech drug testing of certain individuals is considered a fraudulent insurance act; to provide for investigation by the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB311/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56902","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1321395,"bill_number":"SR597","title":"Roberts, Jessica Nicole; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jessica Nicole Roberts, Miss Columbus Outstanding Teen 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR597/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56841","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1321396,"bill_number":"SR624","title":"Scott, Albert J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Albert J. Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR624/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56913","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1321397,"bill_number":"HR934","title":"County governing authority; authorized to adopt an alternative method of appraisal and assessment of real property located within such county for taxation; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to adopt an alternative method of appraisal and assessment of real property located within such county for taxation; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; 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":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR934/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56840","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1321399,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; revise a definition","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 taxes on motor vehicles, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB808/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56835","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1321400,"bill_number":"HR947","title":"Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; 46th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and Japan as shown by the 46th anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR947/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56884","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1321401,"bill_number":"SR580","title":"Gatewood Varsity Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gatewood Varsity Football Team for winning the 2019-2020 GISA Class AA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR580/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56812","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1321402,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Public assistance; Medicaid Expansion Program; provide establishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for a Medicaid expansion program to provide health care coverage to uninsured individuals; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Medicaid Expansion Program; to provide for requirements; to provide for submission of a federal waiver request; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB813/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56846","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1321403,"bill_number":"SR616","title":"Barnhart, Tony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tony Barnhart on his outstanding service as a college football reporter and analyst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR616/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56904","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1321404,"bill_number":"SR611","title":"Violantes, Juan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juan Violantes for his outstanding community involvement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR611/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56870","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1321405,"bill_number":"HR933","title":"House Study Committee on Homeowners' Associations, Condominium Owners' Associations, and Property Owners in Community Associations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Homeowners' Associations, Condominium Owners' Associations, and Property Owners in Community Associations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR933/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56839","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1321406,"bill_number":"SR589","title":"Georgia Career Technical Student Organization's (CTSO) Day; recognize February 13, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's nationally recognized Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education program and the educators whose expertise prepares hundreds of thousands of Georgia students for college and the workforce each year and during Career and Technical education Month in February, and CTSO Day at the state capitol on February 13, 2020; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR589/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56816","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1321407,"bill_number":"HR956","title":"Korean American Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 28, 2020, as Korean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR956/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56893","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1321408,"bill_number":"HR946","title":"Higdon, Kessler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kessler Higdon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR946/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56883","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1321411,"bill_number":"HR939","title":"Habersham County Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR939/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56876","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1321412,"bill_number":"HR944","title":"Anziano, Vinnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Vinnie Anziano; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR944/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56881","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1321413,"bill_number":"SR604","title":"For Peace I Rise LLC; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending For Peace I Rise LLC, also referred to as For Peace I Rise, The CT Vivian Story as an American Civil Rights Broadway musical produced in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR604/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56866","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1321414,"bill_number":"HR941","title":"Hagberg, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Andrew Hagberg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR941/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56878","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1321415,"bill_number":"SR622","title":"St. Joseph's/Candler Health System's African-American Health Information and Resource Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating St. Joseph's/Candler Health System's African-American Health Information and Resource Center on its completion of two decades of continuous service to the citizens of Savannah and surrounding areas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR622/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56911","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1321416,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Georgia Minimum Wage Law; amount of minimum wage; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Minimum Wage Law,\" so as to change the amount of the minimum wage; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB805/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56832","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1321417,"bill_number":"SR610","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":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR610/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56868","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1321418,"bill_number":"SR581","title":"Tyre, Reverend Dr. Gene; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Gene Tyre on the occasion of his 60th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR581/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56813","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1321419,"bill_number":"HR959","title":"Georgia House of Representatives; Georgia Economic Developers Association; efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR959/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56896","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1321420,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Income tax; repeal a tax credit for employing qualified parolees","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 for income taxes, so as to repeal a tax credit for employing qualified parolees; to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to role of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, so as to remove a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB810/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56837","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1321421,"bill_number":"SR619","title":"Houser, Mr. Stephen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Stephen Houser for being named the 2020 Georgia Public Librarian of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR619/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56909","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1321422,"bill_number":"SR605","title":"College Park Day; recognize February 6, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2020, as College Park Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR605/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56864","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1321423,"bill_number":"SR590","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize February 11, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, 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":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR590/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56817","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1321424,"bill_number":"SR588","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; lower in-state tuition rates; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to lower in-state tuition rates and associated fees by four percent in 2020 and by six percent in 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR588/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56819","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1321425,"bill_number":"SR623","title":"Smith Jr., Coach Charlie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Charlie Smith Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR623/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56912","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1321426,"bill_number":"SR603","title":"Cabrera, Dr. Ángel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Ángel Cabrera as the 12th president of Georgia Tech; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR603/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56900","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1321427,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Disposition of Property Seized; law enforcement agencies; option to destroy or sell certain firearms; provide","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":"2020-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB314/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56914","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1321428,"bill_number":"HR955","title":"Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol; January 21, 2020; foster awareness and convey the value of these industries to our state; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 21, 2020, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol to foster awareness and convey the value of these industries to our state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR955/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56892","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1321429,"bill_number":"SR579","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology Day; recognize January 28, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Academy of Audiology and recognizing January, 28, 2020, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR579/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56811","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1321430,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Georgia Equal Employment for Persons With Disabilities Code; prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities by paying less than the required minimum wage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Equal Employment for Persons With Disabilities Code,\" so as to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities by paying less than the required minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB804/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56831","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1321431,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Abandoned Vessels; unattended vessels in public waters; remove certain redundant processes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to remove certain redundant processes regarding unattended vessels in public waters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB308/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56858","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1321432,"bill_number":"SR614","title":"Morris Brown College Day; recognize February 5, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Morris Brown College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR614/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56873","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1321433,"bill_number":"SR613","title":"Carswell, Bishop Quincy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop Quincy Carswell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR613/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56861","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1321434,"bill_number":"SR612","title":"Leadership Cobb Class of 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR612/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56871","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1321435,"bill_number":"SR606","title":"The African Art and Culture Festival and its CEO/President, Euriel Isioma Hemmerly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The African Art and Culture Festival and its CEO/President Euriel Isioma Hemmerly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR606/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56865","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1321436,"bill_number":"SR594","title":"Columbus Day; recognize February 18, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR594/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56829","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1322724,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Alcoholic beverages; state revenue commissioner to issue annual alcohol licenses throughout the year instead of on a specific date; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for the state revenue commissioner to issue annual alcohol licenses throughout the year instead of on a specific date; to provide for electronic transmittal of such licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB836/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56931","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1322726,"bill_number":"HR972","title":"X and Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as X and Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR972/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56962","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1322728,"bill_number":"HR988","title":"Spirit of Sharing Inc.; contributions to Barrow County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Spirit of Sharing Inc. for its contributions to Barrow County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR988/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56978","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1322729,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Physicians, Assistants; relating to the number a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; provisions; revise","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 revise provisions relating to the number of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to remove a limitation on where a physician assistant is authorized to practice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB321/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56945","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1322730,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; modify provisions for contracting with or between a county, municipality, or the county tax commissioner for certain services","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 modify provisions for contracting with or between a county, municipality, or the county tax commissioner for services by the county tax commissioner to assess and collect municipal and special district taxes and prepare the tax digest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB835/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56930","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1322732,"bill_number":"SR633","title":"Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR633/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56946","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1322734,"bill_number":"HR970","title":"McIntosh High School competition cheerleaders; winning the 2019 GHSA 5A State Cheerleading Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the McIntosh High School competition cheerleaders for winning the 2019 GHSA 5A State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR970/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56960","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1322736,"bill_number":"SR630","title":"YaQar, Dr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. YaQar for her outstanding work in HIV/AIDS prevention and education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR630/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56940","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1322737,"bill_number":"HR979","title":"College Park Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2020, as College Park Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR979/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56969","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1322738,"bill_number":"HR967","title":"Early, Mary Frances; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mary Frances Early; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR967/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56957","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1322740,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; Office of Public Safety Officer Support; change the name","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-510 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors and Office of Public Safety Officer Support, respectively, so as to change the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB838/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56933","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1322742,"bill_number":"HR980","title":"Celebrate Diversity Month; April 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2020 as Celebrate Diversity Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR980/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56970","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1322743,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Local government; development authorities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide that county development authorities for counties in which at least 95 percent of the land area is incorporated into one or more municipalities shall not acquire title to property, undertake projects, or grant tax abatements without the approval of any board of education or municipality in which such property, project, or abatement is located; to provide exceptions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB837/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56932","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1322745,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Jackson, City of; 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 Jackson to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB328/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56984","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1322747,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Professions and Businesses; patient protection measures; undergoing sedation in certain settings; 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 patient protection measures for patients undergoing sedation in certain settings; to provide for patients under conscious sedation in dental settings and for dental procedures; to provide for patients under varying levels of sedation in physician offices and medispas; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB323/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56951","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1322749,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"County Police; method for the abolition of a county police department and returning the law enforcement functions of such department to the sheriff of county; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county police, so as to provide a method for the abolition of a county police department and returning the law enforcement functions of such department to the sheriff of the county; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB317/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56936","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1322750,"bill_number":"SR627","title":"Hodges, Nicholas Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Nicholas Tyler Hodges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR627/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56937","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1322752,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Medicaid; coverage for pregnant women for a period of not less than 12 months; 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 Medicaid coverage for pregnant women for a period of not less than 12 months; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB324/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56980","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1322753,"bill_number":"SR626","title":"Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; recognize February 7-14, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7-14, 2020, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR626/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56917","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1322755,"bill_number":"HR963","title":"Sickle Cell Day in Georgia; January 29, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2020, as Sickle Cell Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR963/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56953","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1322757,"bill_number":"SR635","title":"Savannah Children's Choir; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah Children's Choir; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR635/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56943","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1322758,"bill_number":"HR965","title":"Ripans, Allan Frank; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Allan Frank Ripans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR965/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56955","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1322759,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Education; public forums at public institutions of higher education; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of \"free speech zones\" at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation period; to provide for a waiver of immunities; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB318/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56941","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1322760,"bill_number":"SR628","title":"Gay, PhD, R. Derril; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending R. Derril Gay, PhD, for his years of distinguished service to the citizens of Georgia and the public safety net system and for his service as a public policy advisor to the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR628/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56938","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":1322762,"bill_number":"SR637","title":"Thornton, Treandos L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Treandos L. Thornton, a gifted 2nd grader at Henry County Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR637/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56979","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1322764,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Restroom Access Act; enact","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 access to employee toilet facilities in a retail establishment; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for immunity from liability related to use of such toilet facilities, to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB828/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56922","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1322765,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Local school district tax; authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of 65 years of age or older at 20 percent of its fair market value; provide for local referenda","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of tangible property, so as to provide for local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals who are 65 years of age or older at 20 percent of its fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB829/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56923","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1322767,"bill_number":"HR983","title":"Edwards, Lieutenant Darren; outstanding public service as a firefighter for Carroll County Fire Rescue for 23 years; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Darren Edwards on his outstanding public service as a firefighter for Carroll County Fire Rescue for 23 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR983/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56973","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1322769,"bill_number":"HR968","title":"Chambers, Wicke; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wicke Chambers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR968/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56958","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1322771,"bill_number":"HR987","title":"St. Joseph's/Candler Health System's African-American Health Information and Resource Center; completion of two decades of continuous service to the citizens of Savannah and surrounding areas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating St. Joseph's/Candler Health System's African-American Health Information and Resource Center on its completion of two decades of continuous service to the citizens of Savannah and surrounding areas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR987/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56977","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1322772,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Mechanics and Materialmen; waiver and release of lien and bond rights/other remedies under the law; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen, so as to provide that a waiver and release of lien and bond rights shall only be applicable to the issues of the waiver and release and shall not affect any other rights or remedies available under the law; to revise language and appearance requirements of statutory forms; to revise procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB315/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56942","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1322774,"bill_number":"HR973","title":"Hill, Graham Hodges; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Graham Hodges Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR973/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56963","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1322776,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment; court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for nonviolent convictions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the Georgia Crime Information Center, respectively, so as to provide that the court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for nonviolent convictions and sentences of defendants who obtained such convictions and sentences as a direct result of being victims of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude; to provide definitions; to provide for the restriction of access to criminal history record information of individuals where such criminal history record information relates to such convictions; to provide for notice and hearing under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB326/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56983","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1322777,"bill_number":"HR966","title":"48th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; February 4, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2020, as the 48th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR966/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56956","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1322779,"bill_number":"HR961","title":"House of Representatives; Ways & Means conference room; dedicate to Representative Alfred Jackson \"Jay\" Powell Jr.","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Ways & Means conference room under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives to Representative Alfred Jackson \"Jay\" Powell Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR961/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56915","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1322780,"bill_number":"SR634","title":"Georgia's Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; recognize January 28, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2020, as Georgia's Addiction Recovery Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR634/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56948","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1322782,"bill_number":"HR971","title":"Gay, R. Derril, PhD; years of distinguished service to the citizens of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending R. Derril Gay, PhD, for his years of distinguished service to the citizens of Georgia and the public safety net system and for his service as a public policy advisor to the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR971/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56961","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1322784,"bill_number":"HR985","title":"Casella, Dr. Ben; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Ben Casella; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR985/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56975","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1322785,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"\"Motor Vehicle Title 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 enact the \"Motor Vehicle Title Loan Act\"; to authorize the Department of Banking and Finance to license and regulate motor vehicle title lenders; to amend Chapter 47 of Title 43 and Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to used motor vehicle and used motor vehicle parts dealers and property, respectively, so as to make conforming changes relative to pawnbrokers; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB329/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56985","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1322787,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Cook County; Probate Court; charge technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Cook County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the termination of said technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB831/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56925","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1322788,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; employers to provide reasonable break time to employee to express breast milk for nursing child; require","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 require employers to provide reasonable break time to an employee who needs to express breast milk for her nursing child; to revise and to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for a cause of action against employers for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB327/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56981","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1322790,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Development Impact Fees; exemption of development projects from funding such projects' proportionate share of system improvement; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to authorize the exemption of certain development projects from funding such projects' proportionate share of system improvement under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB322/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56944","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1322792,"bill_number":"HR969","title":"Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR969/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56959","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1322793,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Local government; definition of term \"undertaking\" to include the provision of access to the internet; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding revenue bonds, so as to expand the definition of the term \"undertaking\" to include the provision of access to the internet; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB834/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56928","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1322795,"bill_number":"HR981","title":"Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; Ga. Forestry Commission 2019 North Ga. Unit of Year; Baker/Mitchell Forestry Unit; 2019 South Ga. Unit of Year; Area 4; 2019 Forest Protection Area of Year; Region 2; 2019 Forest Mgmt. Region of Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2019 North Georgia Unit of the Year, the Baker/Mitchell Forestry Unit on being named the 2019 South Georgia Unit of the Year, Area 4 on being named the 2019 Forest Protection Area of the Year, and Region 2 on being named the 2019 Forest Management Region of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR981/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56971","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1322797,"bill_number":"HR964","title":"American Automobile Association (AAA) School Safety Patrol Program; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the American Automobile Association (AAA) School Safety Patrol Program on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR964/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56954","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1322799,"bill_number":"HR976","title":"Roussel, Hudson Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Hudson Paul Roussel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR976/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56966","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1322800,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Special license plates; Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects or 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 establish a special license plate supporting the Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District, Inc.; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB824/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56918","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1322801,"bill_number":"HR962","title":"Local school district tax; authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of its fair market value; 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 local referenda to authorize assessment of residential homesteaded property owned by individuals of certain ages at 20 percent of its fair market value regarding local school district taxes for educational purposes; to provide for the repeal of such assessments; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR962/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56929","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1322803,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Limitations on Prosecution; statute of limitations; corporation may be prosecuted for trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on prosecution, so as to revise the statute of limitations for when a corporation may be prosecuted for trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB325/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56982","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1322805,"bill_number":"HR977","title":"Wright, G. Bryant, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing G. Bryant Wright Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR977/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56967","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1322806,"bill_number":"SR629","title":"Isakson, John; United States Senator; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending United States Senator John Isakson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR629/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56939","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1322808,"bill_number":"SR631","title":"Robie, William Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Thomas Robie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR631/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56949","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1322809,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Military Spouses; licensed in other states to practice certain professions; obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB316/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56935","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1322811,"bill_number":"HR975","title":"Brittain, James Talmadge; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating James Talmadge Brittain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR975/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56965","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1322813,"bill_number":"HR986","title":"Yoruba Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Yoruba Tribe and recognizing February 6, 2020, as Yoruba Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR986/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56976","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1322815,"bill_number":"HR978","title":"Cooper, Tori; outstanding contributions as an advocate for marginalized people and their health; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tori Cooper for her outstanding contributions as an advocate for marginalized people and their health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR978/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56968","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1322816,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Barrow County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 29, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3501), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to repeal expired transitional provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB825/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56919","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1322818,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Rivers and River Basins; dam safety; building of inhabitable structures in the inundation zone of Category II; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rivers and river basins relative to dam safety, so as to prohibit the building of inhabitable structures in the inundation zone of a Category II dam without prior certification from an engineer of record; to provide for an engineer of record to perform and certify a breach analysis where inhabitable structures already exist in the inundation zone of a Category II dam; to provide for filing of the certified breach analysis; to provide for the development of building standards for inhabitable structures in the inundation zone of a Category II dam; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB319/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56934","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1322820,"bill_number":"SR636","title":"China Day; recognize February 3, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the special friendship between Georgia and the People's Republic of China and recognizing February 3, 2020, as China Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR636/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56952","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1322821,"bill_number":"SR625","title":"State Action Day for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; recognize February 5, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as State Action Day for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR625/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56916","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1322823,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Meigs, City of; elections and terms of office; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Meigs in Thomas County, Georgia, and Mitchell County, Georgia, approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3695), so as to provide for elections and terms of office; 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB826/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56920","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1322824,"bill_number":"HR984","title":"Hodges, Mary Wilhelmina; Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Wilhelmina Hodges, Miss Georgia's Oustanding Teen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR984/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56974","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1322826,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Georgia World Congress Center Authority; Georgia Major Sporting Event Reimbursement Fund and Georgia Major Sporting Event Reimbursement Board; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 and Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, and to imposition, rate, computations, and exemptions relative to state income taxation, respectively, so as to create the Georgia Major Sporting Event Reimbursement Fund; to create the Georgia Major Sporting Event Reimbursement Board; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB827/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56921","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1322828,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Local government; require authorities operating parks and recreation facilities used by youth athletic organizations to insure such facilities are equipped with certain vessels for heat related injuries","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 provision applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require local governments or authorities operating parks and recreation facilities used by youth athletic organizations to insure such facilities are equipped with certain vessels for heat related injuries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB832/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56926","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1322829,"bill_number":"HR974","title":"Daniels, Christopher Nate; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Christopher Nate Daniels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR974/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56964","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1322831,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Retirement and pensions; increase percentage of eligible large retirement system's assets that may be invested in alternative investments","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 increase the percentage of an eligible large retirement system's assets that may be invested in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB830/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56924","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1322832,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Waters, ports, and watercraft; promulgate rules and regulations regarding long-term anchoring; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to authorize the department to promulgate rules and regulations regarding long-term anchoring; to revise definitions; to establish anchorage restriction areas; to allow for operation and flotation of live-aboard vessels with marine sanitation devices within estuarine areas of the state; to remove record-keeping requirements; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB833/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56927","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1322834,"bill_number":"HR982","title":"Smith, Remington; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Remington Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR982/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56972","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1322836,"bill_number":"SR632","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 6, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Arham Shah, Arch D. Smith, and the 2019-2020 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 6, 2020, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR632/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56947","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1322837,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; sexually dangerous predators who fail to verify or update registration information; provide penalty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to provide a penalty for persons who are classified as sexually dangerous predators who fail to verify or update registration information as required by law; 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":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB320/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56950","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1324186,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"State government; provide the Department of Administrative Services additional options when disposing of surplus property in the best interest of the state; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of surplus property, so as to change certain definitions to provide the Department of Administrative Services additional options when disposing of surplus property in the best interest of the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB848/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57000","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1324187,"bill_number":"HR1006","title":"Weaver, John W.; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John W. Weaver upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1006/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57022","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1324188,"bill_number":"HR1007","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1007/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57023","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1324189,"bill_number":"SR645","title":"Georgia Building Authority; implementation of a workplace wellness program for the General Assembly and state agencies; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Building Authority to provide for certain space within the former state judicial building to be used for the implementation of a workplace wellness program for the General Assembly and state agencies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR645/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57028","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1324190,"bill_number":"HR994","title":"Georgia Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Future Farmers of America Association and recognizing February 18, 2020, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR994/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57010","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1324191,"bill_number":"HR995","title":"Columbia County's River Ridge Elementary School's River Ridge 3 Theater Team; ILM Academy's ILMSmarts Middle School Visual Arts Team; grand prize winners of the Augusta University 2019 STEAMIFY Competition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Columbia County's River Ridge Elementary School's River Ridge 3 Theater Team and ILM Academy's ILMSmarts Middle School Visual Arts Team as grand prize winners of the Augusta University 2019 STEAMIFY Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR995/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57011","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1324192,"bill_number":"HR999","title":"Mason, Bill, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bill Mason Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR999/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57015","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1324193,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Hemp farming; definitions, penalties and criminal background checks; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, so as to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for compliance with federal laws and regulations; to provide for hemp nursery licensees; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for testing of hemp samples; to provide for destruction of noncompliant hemp; to provide for violations of the state hemp plan; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB847/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56999","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1324194,"bill_number":"HR998","title":"Mize, Deputy Sheriff Roger Kenneth; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Deputy Sheriff Roger Kenneth Mize upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR998/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57014","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1324196,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"'Certified Community Midwife Act'; licensure and regulation; provide","description":"A BILL to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of certified community midwives; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Certified Community Midwife Board; to provide for its membership and duties; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for the issuance, renewal, and revocation of licenses; to provide for violations; to require written informed consent from clients; to provide for limitations and requirements; to provide for consultation and transfer; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB334/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57033","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1324197,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Revenue and taxation; interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that interest paid on refunds of overpayments of taxes and past due taxes shall be equal to the bank prime loan rate; to allow political subdivisions to make an election related repayment of certain final refund amounts being made over a period of time; 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 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB846/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56998","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1324198,"bill_number":"HR1000","title":"Arp, Mary Nabeha Jabaley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Nabeha Jabaley Arp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1000/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57016","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1324199,"bill_number":"SR647","title":"Cindea, Suzanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Suzanne Cindea, 2019-2020 Gainesville City Schools Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR647/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57029","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1324200,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Employment security; change definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change the definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages unless the Department of Labor makes a contrary determination based upon evidence that such individual has been, and will continue to be, free from control or direction over the performance of such services; to provide for civil penalties; to prohibit retaliation by employers against individuals who report violations of or noncompliance with the \"Employment Security Law\"; to provide for a civil cause of action for retaliation by employers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB839/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56988","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1324201,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Sales and use tax; uniform November referenda and elections for local option sales taxes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for uniform November referenda and elections for local option sales taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB850/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57002","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1324202,"bill_number":"SR638","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day; recognize February 13, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 13, 2020, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR638/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56987","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1324203,"bill_number":"HB851","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 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3677), 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB851/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57003","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1324204,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; biennial review of institutions rather than programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, so as to provide for biennial review of institutions rather than programs; to provide for awards of costs and reasonable attorney's fees in favor of the commission; to provide for alternative review of renewal applications by institutions in good standing with recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for filing a surety bond in the event of a change of ownership of an institution; to provide for the remittal of surety bonds; to provide for assessment of investigation costs incurred by the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB840/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56989","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1324205,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Bartow County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; increase homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4058), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption to $10,000.00; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB841/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56991","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1324207,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Aviation; certain publicly held lands; revise taxability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 6-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lands acquired, owned, leased, controlled, or occupied by local governments deemed for public purposes and effect on ad valorem taxation, so as to revise the taxability of certain publicly held lands; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB852/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57004","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1324208,"bill_number":"SR642","title":"Advanced Placement Day; recognize February 5, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR642/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57025","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1324209,"bill_number":"HR989","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars; Academic Recognition Day for 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR989/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57005","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1324210,"bill_number":"HR1004","title":"Henry, Oscar C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Oscar C. Henry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1004/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57020","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1324212,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Obscenity and Related Offenses; possession or manufacture of childlike sex dolls; prohibit","description":"A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding obscenity and related offenses, so as to prohibit the possession, sale, loan, give away, distribution, transmission, exhibition, showing, or manufacture of childlike sex dolls; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB332/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57031","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1324214,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Elementary and secondary education; additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB845/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56997","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1324215,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"\"Georgia Fatherhood Project\"; reducing crime and further engaging fathers to be better parents; enact","description":"A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children, so as to create a prevention program within the Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services relating to reducing crime and further engaging fathers to be better parents; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB333/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57032","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1324216,"bill_number":"SR641","title":"Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day; recognize February 13, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2020, as Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR641/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57024","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1324217,"bill_number":"HR991","title":"Crane, Simmone; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Simmone Crane; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR991/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57007","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1324218,"bill_number":"HR996","title":"National School Counseling Week; February 3-7, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 3-7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR996/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57012","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1324220,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-term Care Facilities Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to 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 notice to visitors; to prohibit obstruction of electronic monitoring devices; to limit access to recordings; to provide for limited liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a notification and consent form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB849/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57001","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1324221,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Ad valorem tax; property tax bills shall include the amounts of assessments levied for each of the three immediately preceding tax years; 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 include the amounts of assessments levied for each of the three immediately preceding tax years; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB844/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56996","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1324222,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Public Assistance; healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible; PeachCare Public Option Program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for a Medicaid public option program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the PeachCare for Kids Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the PeachCare Public Option Program; to provide requirements for the design of the program; to provide requirements for the administration and implementation of the program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a design and actuarial study; to provide for contingent effectiveness and 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":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB330/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56993","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1324223,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Gracie's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit providers from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the physical or mental disability of the potential recipient; to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit health insurers from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the physical or mental disability of the potential recipient; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB842/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56994","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1324224,"bill_number":"HR1001","title":"Stovall, Christine Davis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christine Davis Stovall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1001/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57017","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1324225,"bill_number":"HR992","title":"Argueta, Leyner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leyner Argueta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR992/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57008","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1324226,"bill_number":"SR640","title":"John Milledge Academy Trojans; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the John Milledge Academy Trojans for winning the 2019 GISA Class AAA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR640/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56992","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1324227,"bill_number":"HR1003","title":"Milam, Jacqueline; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jacqueline Milam; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1003/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57019","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1324228,"bill_number":"HR993","title":"Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in Georgia; January 28, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2020, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR993/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57009","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1324230,"bill_number":"SR646","title":"Gaur, Dhruv; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the academic excellence and exceptional representation of Dhruv Gaur of Gainesville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR646/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57030","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1324231,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Minors; to knowingly possess images that depict a naked or nearly naked, suggestively posed and inappropriately sexualized child; illegal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obscenity and related offenses related to minors generally, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for any person to knowingly possess or control or produce any material or medium which contains images that depict a naked or nearly naked, suggestively posed, and inappropriately sexualized child or children with the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desire of such person or the person viewing such images; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB331/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56990","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1324232,"bill_number":"SR644","title":"Georgia Building Authority; implementation of a workplace wellness program for the General Assembly and state agencies; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Building Authority to provide for certain space within the former state judicial building to be used for the implementation of a workplace wellness program for the General Assembly and state agencies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR644/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57027","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1324233,"bill_number":"SR643","title":"Crider, Wesley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wesley Crider; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR643/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57026","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1324234,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; 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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB843/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56995","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1324235,"bill_number":"HR1005","title":"Rucker, Travis; Assistant Chief Community Supervision Officer; named the Department of Community Supervision's 2019 Officer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Assistant Chief Community Supervision Officer Travis Rucker on being named the Department of Community Supervision's 2019 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1005/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57021","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1324236,"bill_number":"SR639","title":"O'Neal, Michael; recognize; commend Parent University","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Parent University and its executive director, Michael O'Neal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR639/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/56986","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1324237,"bill_number":"HR990","title":"Williamson, Heather; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heather Williamson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR990/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57006","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1324238,"bill_number":"HR997","title":"Raiford, Cassandra Elizabeth \"Casey\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cassandra Elizabeth \"Casey\" Raiford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR997/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57013","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1324239,"bill_number":"HR1002","title":"Bunch, Annetta Burgher; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Annetta Burgher Bunch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1002/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57018","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1325202,"bill_number":"HR1022","title":"Bivins, Willis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willis Bivins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1022/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57073","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1325203,"bill_number":"HR1020","title":"Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; February 7-14, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7-14, 2020, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1020/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57071","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1325204,"bill_number":"HR1013","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; February 4, 2020; Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1013/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57064","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1325205,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Peace Officers; re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; 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 re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; to provide definitions; to provide for training and qualifications; to provide for immunities and powers of arrest; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB341/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57076","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1325206,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Putnam County; nonbinding advisory referendum; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Putnam County desire the Putnam County Board of Commissioners to levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of retirement of debt incurred by the Putnam County Hospital Authority; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB860/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57045","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1325207,"bill_number":"HR1016","title":"The Dr. Mac Bowman Horizon Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Dr. Mac Bowman Horizon Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1016/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57067","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1325208,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Local government; battery charged fences; 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 define battery charged fence; to provide for minimum standards of such fences; to prohibit additional permitting or regulation of battery charged fences by counties and municipal corporations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB854/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57036","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1325209,"bill_number":"SR676","title":"Obesity Care Awareness Day; recognize February 4, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as Obesity Care Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR676/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57096","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1325210,"bill_number":"SR655","title":"Crocker Jr., Reverend Dr. Curtis; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Reverend Dr. Curtis Crocker Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR655/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57052","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1325211,"bill_number":"SR667","title":"Equine Youth Day; recognize February 4, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR667/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57090","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1325212,"bill_number":"SR657","title":"Central Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Central Baptist Church on the occasion of its 130th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR657/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57079","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1325213,"bill_number":"SR671","title":"Ringgold High School Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Ringgold High School softball team for winning the 2019 Class AAA Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR671/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57094","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1325214,"bill_number":"SR649","title":"Deal, Judge Jason; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Jason Deal for his service as presiding judge of the Hall County Drug Court and commending the Hall County Drug Court upon the occasion of its 100th graduation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR649/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57051","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1325215,"bill_number":"SR658","title":"Bonelli, Mr. Phil; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mr. Phil Bonelli on being named the 2019 Young Man of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR658/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57083","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1325216,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Invasion of Privacy; prohibition against the transmission of photography depicting nudity; include falsely created videographic or still images","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 invasion of privacy, so as to include falsely created videographic or still images of other persons within the prohibition against the transmission of photography or videos depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of another person under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB337/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57062","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1325217,"bill_number":"SR674","title":"Georgia Life Sciences Day; recognize February 25, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Georgia Life Sciences Day at the state capitol and commending Georgia Bio; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR674/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57095","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1325218,"bill_number":"HR1012","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clark Atlanta University and recognizing February 18, 2020, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1012/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57063","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1325219,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Public Assistance; healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible; Medicaid public option network; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for a Medicaid public option network to provide health care coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or the PeachCare for Kids Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Reliable Insurance Network; to provide requirements for the design of the network; to provide requirements for the administration and implementation of the program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a design and actuarial study; to provide for contingent effectiveness and 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":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB339/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57056","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1325220,"bill_number":"HR1018","title":"Wilbanks, J. Alvin; CEO and superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending J. Alvin Wilbanks, CEO and superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1018/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57069","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1325221,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Motor vehicles; tinting of windows or windshields; provide maximum monetary penalty","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 tinting of windows or windshields, so as to provide for a maximum monetary penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Special Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB859/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57044","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1325222,"bill_number":"SR659","title":"Dubnik, Ms. Katie; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ms. Katie Dubnik on being named the 2019 Young Woman of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR659/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57077","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1325223,"bill_number":"HR1010","title":"League of Women Voters of Georgia; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the League of Women Voters of Georgia on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1010/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57060","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1325225,"bill_number":"HR1021","title":"Gordon, Saralyn V.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Saralyn V. Gordon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1021/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57072","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1325226,"bill_number":"SR656","title":"Davis Sr., Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Davis Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR656/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57055","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1325227,"bill_number":"SR652","title":"Veteran's Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month; September; official color is Pantone 395; Senate designates","description":"A RESOLUTION designating September as Veteran's Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in Georgia; designating Pantone 395 as the official color associated with veteran suicide and prevention activities in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR652/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57047","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1325228,"bill_number":"HR1017","title":"Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Together Georgia and recognizing January 29, 2020, as Together Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1017/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57068","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1325229,"bill_number":"SR664","title":"National School Counseling Week; recognize the week February 3-7, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 3-7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR664/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57081","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1325230,"bill_number":"SR648","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 4, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2020, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR648/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57034","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1325231,"bill_number":"SR668","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 11, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR668/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57089","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1325232,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; September 1 of each year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to provide that September 1 of each year shall be Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB340/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57053","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1325233,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Special license plates; county tax commissioners; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a special license plate for county tax commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB853/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57035","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1325234,"bill_number":"SR662","title":"Argueta, Leyner; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leyner Argueta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR662/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57085","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1325235,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; Cybersecurity Task Force; provide for establishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the establishment of a Cybersecurity Task Force; to provide for its membership, powers and duties, reports and recommendations, and dissolution; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB862/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57050","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1325236,"bill_number":"SR660","title":"Williamson, Heather; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heather Williamson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR660/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57078","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1325237,"bill_number":"SR675","title":"Metts Jr., Dr. James C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. James C. Metts Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR675/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57098","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1325238,"bill_number":"HR1008","title":"State Board of Pardons and Paroles; issue posthumous pardon for Susan Eberhart; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to issue a posthumous pardon for Susan Eberhart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1008/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57040","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1325239,"bill_number":"HR1014","title":"Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2020; urging schools, local educational agencies, and the state educational agency to address the profound educational impact of dyslexia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, 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":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1014/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57065","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1325240,"bill_number":"SR661","title":"Crane, Simmone; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Simmone Crane; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR661/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57084","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1325241,"bill_number":"SR665","title":"Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day; recognize February 11, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, as Augusta's Interfaith Coalition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR665/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57082","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1325242,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Animal Protection; annual license fees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide for annual license fees; to authorize the Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for applicants to submit a criminal background check; to provide for surety; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB338/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57057","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1325243,"bill_number":"SR654","title":"Motor Fuels; taxes shall be appropriated for any and all public transportation purposes; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that taxes on motor fuels shall be appropriated for any or all public transportation purposes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR654/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57058","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1325244,"bill_number":"HR1011","title":"University of Georgia Chapter of Blue Key National Honor Society; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Chapter of Blue Key National Honor Society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1011/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57061","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1325245,"bill_number":"SR669","title":"Georgia Future Farmers of America (FFA) Day; recognize February 18, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Future Farmers of America (FFA) and recognizing February 18, 2020, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR669/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57088","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1325247,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Criminal procedure; placement of a notice of a pending sale of unclaimed personal property by a law enforcement agency on their website; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions and disposition of personal property in custody of law enforcement agencies, so as to authorize the placement of a notice of a pending sale of unclaimed personal property by a law enforcement agency on the website of the law enforcement agency or the governmental agency or political subdivision that maintains the law enforcement agency; to update the date such sale shall occur; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB858/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57043","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1325248,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Excise tax; sale of vapor devices and consumable vapor products; provide","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 excise taxes to be levied on the sale of vapor devices and consumable vapor products; to provide for the collection and remittance of such taxes; to require licensure for persons dealing with vapor devices or consumable vapor products and to provide for application and renewal of such licenses; to provide for appeals of certain decisions made by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB864/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57086","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1325249,"bill_number":"HR1015","title":"Leadership Putman Class of 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1015/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57066","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1325250,"bill_number":"SR663","title":"University of Georgia, Augusta University, the Georgia Institute of Technology; 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":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR663/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57080","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1325251,"bill_number":"HR1019","title":"Chapman, Korie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Korie Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1019/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57070","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1325252,"bill_number":"SR672","title":"Gordon Lee High School Cheerleading Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School cheerleading team for winning the 2019-2020 Class A Public State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR672/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57093","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1325253,"bill_number":"SR651","title":"Georgia Association of REALTORS®; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Georgia Association of REALTORS®; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR651/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57042","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1325254,"bill_number":"SR670","title":"Chattooga High School Wrestling Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Chattooga High School Wrestling Team for winning the Class 2A Boys 2019-2020 Wrestling Dual State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR670/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57091","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1325255,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"State Board of Education; determine eligibility criteria for foster care students to receive special education and related services; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, so as to direct the State Board of Education to determine eligibility criteria for foster care students to receive special education and related services; to require the Department of Education to provide guidance to local school systems; to require local school systems to immediately determine whether to initiate the initial evaluation process for newly enrolled foster care students; to require the State Board of Education to develop rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB855/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57037","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1325256,"bill_number":"SR677","title":"Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day; recognize February 4, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR677/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57097","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1325257,"bill_number":"SR673","title":"Gordon Lee High School Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School softball team for winning the 2019 Class A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR673/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57092","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1325258,"bill_number":"SR653","title":"Public Health Day; recognize February 5, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Public Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR653/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57054","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1325259,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Children and Youth; foster children and foster families; laws and supports; strengthen","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12, Chapter 11 of Title 15, and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, Juvenile Code, and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to strengthen laws and supports for foster children and foster families; to authorize the Department of Human Services to partner with child-placing agencies to assist with casework services; to provide varying levels of training required for experienced foster parents or respite caregivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB335/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57048","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1325260,"bill_number":"SR666","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":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR666/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57087","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1325261,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Insurance; motor vehicles; require insurers report certain information to the department","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-3-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submission of reports by property and casualty insurers, types of insurance to which requirement applies, contents of report, and public inspection, so as to require insurers writing motor vehicle insurance to report certain information regarding such insurance to the department; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB863/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57075","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1325262,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Conservation and natural resources; burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prevention and control of air pollution, so as to prohibit the burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB857/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57039","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1325263,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"License Plates; eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to expand eligibility for certain members of the military to receive special license plates; to add a military honor to the military service award eligible for special and distinctive license plates for veterans; to provide for a special and distinctive license plate for United States Army Rangers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB336/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57049","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1325264,"bill_number":"HR1009","title":"Isakson, Johnny; United States Senator; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending United States Senator Johnny Isakson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1009/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57059","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1325265,"bill_number":"HR1023","title":"Judiciary; people may petition for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; 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":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1023/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57074","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1325266,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Valdosta, City of; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to establish a system of public schools for the City of Valdosta, approved December 20, 1893 (Ga. L. 1893, p. 453), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 22, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 957) and an Act approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6809), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of the City of Valdosta, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB856/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57038","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1325267,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Motor vehicles; commercial carriers; amend certain definitions","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 amend certain definitions relating to commercial carriers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB861/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57046","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1325268,"bill_number":"SR650","title":"University of North Georgia Ranger Challenge Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the University of North Georgia Ranger Challenge Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR650/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57041","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1326069,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities; surgical smoke evacuation system; 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 hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to utilize surgical smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures to protect patients and health care workers from the hazards of surgical smoke; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB347/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57124","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1326070,"bill_number":"HR1035","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League and its 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":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1035/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57123","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1326071,"bill_number":"HR1026","title":"Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week in Georgia; week of February 3rd; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 3rd as Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1026/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57113","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1326073,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Local Fire Departments; procedures for organization, issuance and revocation of certificates of compliance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 and Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minimum requirements for local fire departments and general provisions relative to firefighter standards and training, respectively, so as to provide for procedures for organization, issuance and revocation of certificates of compliance, requirements, and training and standards of fire departments and volunteer fire departments; to establish the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council; to amend Code Section 45-9-101 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to the temporary disability compensation program, so as to revise a definition; for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB342/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57099","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1326075,"bill_number":"HR1025","title":"Carswell, Bishop Quincy Lavelle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop Quincy Lavelle Carswell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1025/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57111","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1326076,"bill_number":"HR1034","title":"Metts, Dr. James C., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. James C. Metts Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1034/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57122","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1326079,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit installation of tires upon passenger vehicles which do not meet certain standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to prohibit the installation of tires upon passenger vehicles which do not meet certain standards; to provide for applicability; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB870/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57105","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1326080,"bill_number":"SR680","title":"James Person Smith Family; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the James Person Smith Family upon the special occasion of their reunion on July 10-13, 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR680/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57112","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1326083,"bill_number":"HR1032","title":"Dacula High School Lady Falcons soccer team; winning the 2019 6A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Dacula High School Lady Falcons soccer team for winning the 2019 6A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1032/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57120","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1326084,"bill_number":"HR1030","title":"Habitat for Humanity; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Habitat for Humanity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1030/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57118","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1326087,"bill_number":"SR685","title":"Community Health Centers Day; recognize February 4, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Primary Care Association and recognizing February 4, 2020, as Community Health Centers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR685/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57130","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1326088,"bill_number":"SR678","title":"Barnes, Mr. Jerry \"Pops\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jerry \"Pops\" Barnes as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR678/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57107","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1326092,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Witness or Criminal Defendant; certain proceedings conducted by video conference; requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-13-60 of the O.C.G.A., relating to order requiring prisoner's delivery to serve as witness or criminal defendant generally, expenses, and prisoner under death sentence as witness, so as to provide that certain proceedings may be conducted by video conference; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Division of Forensic Sciences, so as to provide that employees of the state crime lab or associated laboratories may appear by video teleconference in certain proceedings in court; to provide for requirements for such appearances; to provide for notice and continuances; 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":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Resolution","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB344/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57131","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1326094,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Wills, trusts, and administration of estates; Revised Probate Code of 1998; revise and update provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates; to amend Part 12 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to deposits of deceased depositors; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to statute of frauds; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fraud; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lottery for education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB865/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57100","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1326095,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Local government; abolition of a county police department and returning the law enforcement functions of such department to the sheriff of the county; provide method","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county police, so as to provide a method for the abolition of a county police department and returning the law enforcement functions of such department to the sheriff of the county; to provide for related matters; to provide a sunset date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB866/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57101","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1326098,"bill_number":"SR681","title":"Clem, Thomas and Tonya; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas and Tonya Clem and the Metro Atlanta Chess Partners Inc. for their contributions to the metro Atlanta community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR681/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57117","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1326102,"bill_number":"SR682","title":"Students of the Usher's New Look (UNL) Leadership Academy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the students of the Usher's New Look (UNL) Leadership Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR682/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57109","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1326103,"bill_number":"SR683","title":"Georgia Hearing Day; recognize March 16, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2020, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR683/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57128","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1326105,"bill_number":"HR1024","title":"City of College Park Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the City of College Park and recognizing February 6, 2020, as College Park Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1024/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57110","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1326110,"bill_number":"SR679","title":"A Day of Prayer and Remembrance for First Responders; recognize September 11, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 11, 2020, as A Day of Prayer and Remembrance for First Responders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR679/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57108","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1326112,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food; nonprofit organizations to prepare in accordance with Department of Public Health requirements; provide","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 provide for nonprofit organizations to prepare and provide food in accordance with Department of Public Health requirements; to revise the definitions of \"food sales establishment\" and \"food service establishment\"; to revise provisions relating to permits for nonprofit food sales and food service; to revise requirements for food items prepared by nonprofit organizations; to eliminate the right to appeal to the commissioner of public health for orders or actions of a county board of health or district health director; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB345/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57129","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1326113,"bill_number":"HR1027","title":"Benham, Robert; Georgia Supreme Court Justice; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1027/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57114","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1326116,"bill_number":"HR1029","title":"International Women of H.O.P.E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending International Women of H.O.P.E.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1029/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57116","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1326118,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Local government; county operated airport property; provisions","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 of county operated airport property by governing authorities of certain municipal corporations absent approval by the governing authority of the county operating the airport; 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":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB867/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57102","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1326121,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"\"Consumer Right to Access Act\"; insurer requirements concerning provider network classification; 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 certain insurer requirements concerning provider network classification; to require the Department of Insurance to assess provider network adequacy on an annual basis; to provide health insurers with the right to request a hearing when network adequacy plans are refused; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; 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":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB348/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57126","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1326122,"bill_number":"HR1028","title":"Celebrate Diversity Month; April 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2020 as Celebrate Diversity Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1028/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57115","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1326126,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Clayton County Water Authority; provide corporate powers and purposes","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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4325), so as to provide that said authority is a body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation; to provide corporate powers and purposes; to provide for sovereign immunity; to provide exemption for certain liabilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB869/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57104","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1326129,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Education; mandatory education for children from 16 to 17; raise 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 education for children from 16 to 17; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB343/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57106","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1326130,"bill_number":"SR686","title":"China Day; recognize February 3, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the special friendship between Georgia and the people of China and recognizing February 3, 2020, as China Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR686/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57132","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1326132,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Sales and use tax; certain sales of for-hire ground transportation; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exemption from state and local sales and use taxes for certain sales of for-hire ground transportation provided by a human operator in a passenger vehicle if such sales are made by certain persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB868/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57103","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1326134,"bill_number":"HR1033","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and the more than 70 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates across the state who educate and inspire Georgians to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and the more than 70 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates across the state who educate and inspire Georgians to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1033/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57121","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1326137,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"State Board of Veterinary Medicine; membership; increase; registered veterinary technician member; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, so as to increase the membership of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine and authorize a registered veterinary technician member; to provide for a professional health program for impaired veterinarians; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB346/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57127","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1326139,"bill_number":"HR1031","title":"Hebron Christian Academy's volleyball team; winning the 2019-2020 GHSA Class A/AA Private State Volleyball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Hebron Christian Academy's volleyball team for winning the 2019-2020 GHSA Class A/AA Private State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1031/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57119","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1326141,"bill_number":"SR684","title":"Kemp, Eric; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric Kemp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR684/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57125","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1327402,"bill_number":"SR692","title":"Woods Jr., Lincoln; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lincoln Woods Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR692/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57141","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1327403,"bill_number":"HR1053","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2020; Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2020, 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":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1053/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57182","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1327405,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Georgia Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, so as to create the Georgia Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force; to provide for duties of the Department of Human Services and the commissioner of human services; to provide for membership; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB883/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57168","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1327406,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Firearms; carry weapons in places of worship and in schools operated by such places of worship; revise the ability","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 revise the ability of persons to carry weapons in places of worship and in schools operated by such places of worship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB357/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57148","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1327407,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Carroll County Water Authority; increase annual compensation cap for members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Carroll County Water Authority, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2861), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2368), an Act approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2655), an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3606), and an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4380), so as to increase the annual compensation cap for authority members; to revise certain definitions; to bring antiquated provisions related to revenue bonds in line with current state revenue bond laws; to increase the maximum allowable interest rate on revenue bonds issued by the authority; to authorize certain out-of-state transactions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB875/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57155","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1327408,"bill_number":"SR696","title":"Parrish, Dr. Will; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Will Parrish on his outstanding service to the State of Georgia as a primary care physician; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR696/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57189","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1327410,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Solid Waste Management; expansion of certain municipal solid waste landfills to areas within two miles of military air space used as bombing ranges; allow","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 regarding solid waste management, so as to allow the expansion of certain municipal solid waste landfills to areas within two miles of military air space used as bombing ranges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB356/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57146","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1327411,"bill_number":"HR1057","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":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1057/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57186","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1327413,"bill_number":"HR1059","title":"Ing-wen, Dr. Tsai; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Tsai Ing-wen upon her election as the 15th President of Taiwan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1059/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57188","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1327414,"bill_number":"HR1047","title":"Lights of Love event at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; 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":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1047/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57176","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1327416,"bill_number":"HR1052","title":"Pendley, Tracey Nance; 2020 Teacher of the Year Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tracey Nance Pendley for earning the prestigious 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1052/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57181","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1327417,"bill_number":"HR1038","title":"Gardiner, Kenneth Eric; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Kenneth Eric Gardiner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1038/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57162","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1327419,"bill_number":"HR1058","title":"NAACP Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, as NAACP Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1058/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57187","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1327421,"bill_number":"HR1041","title":"Jones, Mark Jason; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mark Jason Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1041/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57170","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1327422,"bill_number":"HR1050","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1050/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57179","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1327424,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for the sale of food and food ingredients to qualified food banks; eliminate sunset period","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the state sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset period for the exemption from state and certain local sales and use taxes for the sale of food and food ingredients to qualified food banks and for the use of food and food ingredients donated to qualified nonprofit agencies; to expand the exemption for the use of food and food ingredients donated to qualified nonprofit agencies to include disaster relief; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB882/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57167","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1327425,"bill_number":"HR1049","title":"Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; March 16, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2020, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1049/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57178","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1327426,"bill_number":"HR1048","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2020, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1048/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57177","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1327427,"bill_number":"SR698","title":"Gibbs, Patrick; recognize","description":"A BILL recognizing and commending Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Officer, Game Warden First Class (GWFC) Patrick Gibbs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR698/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57190","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1327429,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Butts County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Butts County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB874/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57154","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1327430,"bill_number":"HR1055","title":"Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1055/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57184","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1327432,"bill_number":"SR690","title":"Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund; support implementation of the Coastal Georgia Greenway; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund and other entities to support implementation of the Coastal Georgia Greenway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR690/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57144","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1327433,"bill_number":"SR688","title":"Dickerson, Jason; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jason Dickerson for his admirable accomplishments with his Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR688/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57136","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1327435,"bill_number":"HR1051","title":"Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; February 10, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2020, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1051/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57180","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1327437,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Domestic relations; provisions relating to safe places for newborns; revise","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 places for newborns; to authorize a newborn child to be left with an ambulance service or in a newborn safety incubator; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited liability; to provide for posting of signs on ambulance service vehicles; to provide for rules and regulations governing newborn safety incubators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB881/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57166","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1327438,"bill_number":"SR691","title":"Price, Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Paul Price; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR691/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57142","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1327439,"bill_number":"HR1056","title":"Georgia Life Sciences Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; Georgia Bio; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Georgia Life Sciences Day at the state capitol and commending Georgia Bio; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1056/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57185","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1327440,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Motor vehicles; standards for issuance of a Georgia certificate of title for certain motor vehicles; 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 standards for issuance of a Georgia certificate of title for certain motor vehicles converted from original manufacturer condition in order to comply with certain state and federal requirements; to provide for exceptions to certain federal standards for such motor vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB877/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57157","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1327442,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Public Property; restrooms in state properties provide feminine hygiene products; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public property, so as to require that certain restrooms in state properties provide feminine hygiene products; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB350/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57133","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1327443,"bill_number":"SR689","title":"2020 Atlanta Braves; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR689/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57137","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1327445,"bill_number":"HR1042","title":"Shepherd, James Harold, Jr.; cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold Shepherd Jr., cofounder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1042/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57171","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1327446,"bill_number":"HR1037","title":"Local government; services rendered outside of municipality but inside county; provide General Assembly with power to regulate and fix charges - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide the General Assembly with the power to regulate and fix charges owned or operated by a municipality of this state for services rendered outside of the municipality but inside the county in which the municipality is located; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1037/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57161","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1327448,"bill_number":"HR1036","title":"Dukes, Robert-Charles; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Robert-Charles: Dukes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1036/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57160","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1327449,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Alcoholic beverages; legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions regarding the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for the legislative intent of the General Assembly to exercise strict regulatory control over the three-tier system; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB879/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57159","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1327451,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Butts County; joint county-municipal board of elections; prohibit persons employed by certain local governments from being eligible to serve on the board for a designated period of time following their government employment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a joint county-municipal board of elections and registration for Butts County, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3908), so as to prohibit persons employed by certain local governments from being eligible to serve on the board for a designated period of time following their government employment; to clarify the procedures for a member of the board to resign; to change the title of the election supervisor to election director; to provide that employees of the board are county employees with the same obligations and benefits as other county employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB873/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57153","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1327452,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"State Symbols; muscadine grape as the official state grape; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the muscadine grape as the official state grape; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB358/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57149","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1327454,"bill_number":"SR687","title":"Love, Reverend Albert E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Albert E. Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR687/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57134","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1327456,"bill_number":"SR693","title":"Ways & Means Conference Room; Representative Alfred Jackson \"Jay\" Powell Jr.; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Ways & Means conference room under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives to Representative Alfred Jackson \"Jay\" Powell Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR693/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57143","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1327457,"bill_number":"HR1044","title":"Alford, Dawn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dawn Alford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1044/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57173","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1327459,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Jasper County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Jasper County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB871/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57151","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":1327460,"bill_number":"HR1046","title":"Obesity Care Awareness Day in Georgia; February 4, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2020, as Obesity Care Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1046/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57175","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1327462,"bill_number":"HR1040","title":"Slavery and Jim Crow; apologize; reaffirm this state's commitment to freedom","description":"A RESOLUTION apologizing for slavery and Jim Crow and reaffirming this state's commitment to freedom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1040/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57164","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1327463,"bill_number":"HR1045","title":"University of Georgia, Augusta University, 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":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1045/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57174","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1327465,"bill_number":"SR694","title":"Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2019 North Georgia Unit of the Year, the Baker/Mitchell Forestry Unit on being named the 2019 South Georgia Unit of the Year, Area 4 on being named the 2019 Forest Protection Area of the Year, and Region 2 on being named the 2019 Forest Management Region of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR694/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57150","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1327466,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Secretary of State; nonbinding, advisory referendum election; continue the advancement of time from standard time to daylight saving time; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding, advisory referendum election to determine whether the qualified electors of the State of Georgia desire to continue the advancement of time from standard time to daylight saving time or to observe standard time or daylight saving time year round; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB351/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57140","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1327468,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Professions and Businesses; certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; 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 certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB355/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57147","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1327469,"bill_number":"HR1043","title":"Chambers, Mayor Rebecca \"Becky\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Rebecca \"Becky\" Chambers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1043/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57172","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1327471,"bill_number":"HR1039","title":"Lucci, Dominic Brian; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Dominic Brian Lucci; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1039/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57163","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1327472,"bill_number":"SR697","title":"Fogle, Corporal Quinn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Corporal Quinn Fogle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR697/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57191","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1327473,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Motor Vehicles; fee for the operation of alternative fueled vehicles and make conforming changes; remove","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 remove a fee for the operation of alternative fueled vehicles and make conforming changes; to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, so as to provide for an income tax credit for low-emission vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB353/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57139","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1327475,"bill_number":"SR695","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 5-9, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 5-9, 2020, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR695/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57169","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1327476,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Online Provider Directories; certain coverage requirements concerning providers that become out-of-network during a plan year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-20C-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online provider directories, so as to provide for certain coverage requirements concerning providers that become out-of-network during a plan year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB352/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57138","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1327478,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Clayton County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Clayton 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 for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB872/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57152","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1327479,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Greene County Airport Authority; provide procedures for inactivation and reactivation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Greene County Airport Authority, approved March 13, 1978, (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3223), as amended, so as to provide procedures for the inactivation and reactivation of said authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB876/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57156","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1327481,"bill_number":"HR1054","title":"Taylor-Crawford, Marlene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marlene Taylor-Crawford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1054/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57183","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1327482,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Unlocking the Promise Community Schools Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a pilot program to plan, implement, and improve sustainable community schools, including but not limited to schools with whole child model school plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for planning grants and operational grants; to provide for applications for grants; to require the development of community school plans; to provide for requirements for grant recipients; to authorize the use of grant funds; to provide for reports; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB880/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57165","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1327484,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Crimes and offenses; provide counties and municipalities greater control over misdemeanors related to possession of marijuana","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 35, and 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, law enforcement, and local government, respectively, so as to provide counties and municipalities greater control over misdemeanors related to possession of marijuana; to clarify a certain provision; to provide that counties and municipalities are not limited by current law in adopting ordinances or resolutions regarding the possession of marijuana; to remove the fingerprint requirement for certain violations related to marijuana; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB878/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57158","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1327485,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Early Care and Learning; Georgia Childcare and Parent Services program; participation in a four-year degree program; include","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 regarding early care and learning, so as to include participation in a four-year degree program as a state approved activity for purposes of the Georgia Childcare and Parent Services program; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB354/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57145","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1327486,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Local Boards of Education; feminine hygiene products in certain restrooms used by students; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require local boards of education to provide feminine hygiene products in certain restrooms used by students; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB349/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57135","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1329599,"bill_number":"SR704","title":"Uterine Fibroids Disease Awareness Month; recognize July","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing July as Uterine Fibroids Disease Awareness Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR704/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57208","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1329600,"bill_number":"SR706","title":"Nicholson, Linda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda Nicholson on her outstanding service as vice president, finance/controller with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR706/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57227","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1329601,"bill_number":"HR1067","title":"Voyage of the Mayflower; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the voyage of the Mayflower to this great nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1067/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57218","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1329603,"bill_number":"SR703","title":"Morris, Malcolm L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Malcolm L. Morris on his outstanding service as dean and professor of law at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR703/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57210","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1329604,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Tifton, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Tifton 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB884/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57193","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1329605,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; enact","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 certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an all-payer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB888/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57197","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1329606,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Alcoholic beverages; maximum amount of distilled spirits a manufacturer can sell for consumption off the premises per consumer per day; 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 the maximum amount of distilled spirits a manufacturer can sell for consumption off the premises per consumer per day; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB887/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57196","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1329607,"bill_number":"SR709","title":"Benham, Robert; Georgia Supreme Court Justice; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR709/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57229","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1329609,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Animals; veterinarians or veterinary technicians that provide treatment to animals to scan such animals' microchips and to report ownership information under certain circumstances; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding animal protection, so as to require veterinarians or veterinary technicians that provide treatment to animals to scan such animals' microchips and to report ownership information under certain circumstances; to allow such professionals to appear and testify regarding the ownership and treatment of such animals; to provide such professionals with immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB886/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57195","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1329610,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"\"Jay's Law\"; establish protocols for the early recognition and treatment of sepsis; require hospitals; 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 regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to require hospitals to establish protocols for the early recognition and treatment of sepsis; to require training of hospital staff on the protocols; to provide for data collection; to provide for submission of protocols to the Department of Community Health upon request; to provide for certain actions by the Department of Community Health subject to appropriations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB361/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57209","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1329611,"bill_number":"HR1063","title":"Dublin Fighting Irish; winning the 2019-2020 GHSA Class AA State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dublin Fighting Irish for winning the 2019-2020 GHSA Class AA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1063/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57214","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1329613,"bill_number":"HR1060","title":"House Study Committee on Business and Legal Immigration; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Business and Legal Immigration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1060/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57201","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1329614,"bill_number":"SR710","title":"Cedar Grove Saints; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedar Grove Saints for winning the 2019 GHSA Class 3A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR710/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57228","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1329615,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Livestock Running at Large or Straying; impounding animals and disposing of impounded animals; change the fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock running at large or straying, so as to change the fees for impounding animals and disposing of impounded animals; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB362/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57221","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1329616,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Sales and use tax; mission to advance arts in this state shall not be required to be an organization's primary mission in order to obtain exemption for certain sales of tickets, fees, or charges; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide that the mission to advance arts in this state shall not be required to be an organization's primary mission in order to obtain an exemption for certain sales of tickets, fees, or charges for admission to fine arts performances or exhibitions; to extend the sunset date for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB891/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57200","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1329618,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Brady Law Regulations; universal background checks; all manner of firearm transfers and purchases; 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 universal background checks in all manner of firearm transfers and purchases; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB366/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57231","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1329619,"bill_number":"SR701","title":"Yoruba Day; recognize February 6, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Yoruba Tribe and recognizing February 6, 2020, as Yoruba Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR701/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57204","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1329620,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; percentage limitation; amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make in a gas affiliate; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to eliminate the percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make and maintain in a gas affiliate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB364/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57230","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1329621,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Special Insurance Fraud Fund; frequency of assessments; reduce","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Special Insurance Fraud Fund, so as to reduce the frequency of assessments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB893/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57206","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1329623,"bill_number":"SR707","title":"Bruner, Ms. Ruth; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ruth Bruner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR707/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57222","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1329624,"bill_number":"HR1062","title":"Johnson, Gwendolyn Robinson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gwendolyn Robinson Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1062/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57213","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1329625,"bill_number":"SR700","title":"Georgia Research Environmental Economic Network Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Research Environmental Economic Network Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR700/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57203","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1329626,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Insurance; diagnostic examinations for breast cancer treated no less favorably than screening examinations; cost-sharing requirements and treatment limitations; 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 diagnostic examinations for breast cancer are treated no less favorably than screening examinations for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing requirements and treatment limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB360/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57202","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1329628,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Toombs County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Toombs County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for 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 provide for monies received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB889/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57198","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1329629,"bill_number":"HR1064","title":"Kennesaw State University Black Alumni Society; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kennesaw State University Black Alumni Society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1064/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57215","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1329630,"bill_number":"SR708","title":"Coleman, Dr. Thomas L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas L. Coleman for his many outstanding contributions made to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR708/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57224","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1329632,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Effectiveness of Educational Programs; number of student assessments; reduce; when assessments must be administered; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to reduce the number of student assessments; to provide for when assessments must be administered; to provide for analysis of locally implemented assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB367/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57233","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1329633,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Computation of Taxable Net Income; exemption for military retirement income; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide 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":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB363/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57223","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1329634,"bill_number":"SR702","title":"Raper, William \"Bill\" Hughes; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William \"Bill\" Hughes Raper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR702/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57211","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1329635,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Education, Department of; revise the model policy regarding bullying; direct","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-751.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to policies prohibiting bullying, so as to direct the Department of Education to revise the model policy regarding bullying; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB892/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57205","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1329636,"bill_number":"SR711","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 12, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 12, 2020, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR711/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57225","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1329638,"bill_number":"HR1065","title":"White, Sam X; Southern Sky Center for Diverse Arts and Culture and its Village Community Garden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sam X White, the Southern Sky Center for Diverse Arts and Culture and its Village Community Garden of Sylvester, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1065/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57216","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1329639,"bill_number":"HR1068","title":"Jarrett, McArthur; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending McArthur Jarrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1068/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57219","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1329640,"bill_number":"SR705","title":"Botnick, Marvin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marvin Botnick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR705/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57226","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1329642,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"'Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act'; certain consumer protections against surprise billing; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide mechanisms to resolve payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network providers regarding the provision of healthcare services; to require the department to provide for the maintenance of an all-payer health claims data base; to provide for in-network cost-sharing amounts in healthcare plan contracts; to establish an arbitration process; to require the Commissioner of Insurance to contract with one or more resolution organizations; to require the promulgation of department rules; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB359/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57192","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1329643,"bill_number":"SR699","title":"Twyman Jr., Preston Raymond; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Preston Raymond Twyman Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR699/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57207","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1329644,"bill_number":"HR1069","title":"National Wear Red Day; February 7, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2020, as National Wear Red Day in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke in women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1069/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57220","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1329645,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Drivers' licenses; notices of revocation and suspension by regular mail; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for notices of revocation and suspension by regular mail; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB890/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57199","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1329647,"bill_number":"HR1061","title":"Georgia Rural Health Association; commend; Rural Health Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 26, 2020, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1061/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57212","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1329648,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Penal institutions; certain information within inmate files of the Department of Corrections shall not be classified as confidential state secrets when requested by the district attorney; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates, penalties for breach, classified nature of department investigation reports, confidentiality of certain identifying information, and custodians of records, so as to provide that certain information within inmate files of the Department of Corrections shall not be classified as confidential state secrets when requested by the district attorney for purposes of responding to proposed actions of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB885/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57194","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1329649,"bill_number":"HR1066","title":"Causey, Harvey Lavoyd, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Harvey Lavoyd Causey Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1066/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57217","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1329650,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices and the Georgia Crime Information Center; Brady Law regulations; comprehensive revision of certain provisions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and the Georgia Crime Information Center, respectively, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of certain provisions regarding Brady Law regulations; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, 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":"2020-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB365/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57232","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1331590,"bill_number":"HR1071","title":"Georgia's Career Technical, and Agricultural Education program and educators; commend; CTSO Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's nationally recognized Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education program and the educators whose expertise prepares Georgia students for college and the work force and recognizing February 13, 2020, as CTSO Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1071/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57270","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1331593,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Education; local school systems to post required information, including relevant dates and deadlines, in a prominent location on its website; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enrollment of students in school to which not originally assigned, procedure, annual notification, and exception, so as to require local school systems to post required information, including relevant dates and deadlines, in a prominent location on its website; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB908/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57254","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1331596,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; civil penalty for making certain prohibited telephone solicitations; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telephone solicitations to residential, mobile, or wireless subscribers, Public Service Commission to establish and maintain list of certain subscribers, authorization for imposition of administrative fees, confidential nature of data base, and required identification, so as to increase the civil penalty for making certain prohibited telephone solicitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB899/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57242","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1331599,"bill_number":"HR1083","title":"Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys; Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Legislative Day, \"Maternal Mortality in Georgia: An Epidemic for Black Women,\" February 6, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Legislative Day, \"Maternal Mortality in Georgia: An Epidemic for Black Women,\" on February 6, 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1083/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57282","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1331602,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Education; students other than nonimmigrant aliens as defined in federal law shall be classified as in-state for tuition purposes subject to certain conditions; provide","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 that students other than nonimmigrant aliens as defined in federal law shall be classified as in-state for tuition purposes subject to certain conditions and to provide for such conditions; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification requirements, procedures, and conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB896/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57239","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1331605,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Department of Transportation Officers; state investment in railways and railroad facilities and equipment; provide","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 for a definition; 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 standards for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB371/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57263","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1331608,"bill_number":"SR718","title":"Lawrence, Trevor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Lawrence for his leadership qualities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR718/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57259","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1331611,"bill_number":"SR717","title":"Trump, Donald; President of the United States; new North American Free Trade agreement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donald Trump, President of the United States, for the new North American Free Trade agreement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR717/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57258","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1331616,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Military; additional time period of service in the definition of \"war veteran\"; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the war veterans home, so as to include an additional time period of service in the definition of \"war veteran\"; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB907/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57253","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1331619,"bill_number":"HR1077","title":"Mill Creek High School cheerleading team; winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAAAA State Cheering Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mill Creek High School cheerleading team for winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAAAA State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1077/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57276","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1331622,"bill_number":"HR1079","title":"Refugee community in Georgia; efforts and contributions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the efforts and contributions of the refugee community in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1079/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57278","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1331625,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Georgia Anti-Sanctuary 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 enact the \"Georgia Anti-Sanctuary Act\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB915/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57268","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1331628,"bill_number":"HR1081","title":"Crawford, Bonita E.; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bonita E. Crawford for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1081/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57280","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1331631,"bill_number":"HR1076","title":"Hanna, Diane M.; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Diane M. Hanna for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1076/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57275","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1331634,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Final Remedies and Special Proceedings; new requirements under the \"Georgia Civil Practice Act\" for settlement offers and arrangements; revise and provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings, so as to revise and provide for new requirements under the \"Georgia Civil Practice Act\" for settlement offers and arrangements for all tort claims for personal injury, bodily injury, and death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB374/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57291","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1331639,"bill_number":"SR715","title":"Whitehead, Mr. R.K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. R.K. Whitehead; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR715/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57247","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1331642,"bill_number":"HR1088","title":"Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans; winning the 2019 Class 4A GHSA State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Titans for winning the 2019 Class 4A GHSA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1088/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57287","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1331645,"bill_number":"HR1084","title":"Ware, Carl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carl Ware; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1084/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57283","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1331648,"bill_number":"HR1087","title":"McFarlin, Coach Tim; 2019 Class 4A Coach of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Tim McFarlin, the 2019 Class 4A Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1087/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57286","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1331651,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Crimes and offenses; sale or distribution of cigarettes, tobacco, tobacco related objects, vapor products, and marijuana flavored products; increase age","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to increase the age of individuals to which the sale or distribution of cigarettes, tobacco, tobacco related objects, vapor products, and marijuana flavored products are prohibited; to change certain 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":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB909/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57255","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1331654,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Heritage Trust Program; condition the method utilized for conveyance of heritage preserve property on the property's amount of acreage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to condition the method utilized for conveyance of heritage preserve property on the property's amount of acreage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB906/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57252","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1331657,"bill_number":"SR712","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":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR712/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57235","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1331662,"bill_number":"SR719","title":"Women Veterans Day; recognize February 18, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Women Veterans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR719/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57257","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1331665,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Department of Revenue; electronic transmission of returns by public utilities; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-511 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to returns of public utilities to commissioner of the Department of Revenue, itemization and fair market value of property, other information, and apportionment to more than one tax jurisdiction, so as to require electronic transmission of returns to the Department of Revenue by public utilities; 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":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB369/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57262","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1331668,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"State Forestry Commission; create a standing timber notification website; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice of timber harvesting operations, so as to require the State Forestry Commission to create a standing timber notification website; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to change surety bond and letter of credit requirements; to provide for claims against bonds; to provide for appeals of such claims; to provide for replacement bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB897/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57240","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1331671,"bill_number":"HR1070","title":"Holbeck, Colonel Amy; commander of the 116th Wing, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Colonel Amy Holbeck, commander of the 116th Air Control Wing, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1070/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57269","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1331674,"bill_number":"HR1075","title":"Rozier, Pastor Cecil J., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Cecil J. Rozier Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1075/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57274","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1331677,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Public Health; provisions; modernize, clarify, and update; certain councils and committees; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to modernize, clarify, and update provisions relating to public health; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to revise a provision regarding the requirement of defendants to submit to HIV tests for AIDS transmitting crimes; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license and ceremony for marriage generally; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to revise provisions regarding the Office of Women's Health; to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to update terminology relating to sexually transmitted diseases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB372/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57288","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1331680,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Domestic relations; protection of children; strengthen, clarify, and update 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 strengthen, clarify, and update provisions relating to the protection of children, including foster children and adopted children; to allow for notice by certified mail in certain adoption proceedings; to revise a provision relating to the results of a search of the putative father registry; to revise provisions relating to appointment of an agent for a petitioner; to revise provisions relating to required criminal history records checks of petitioners; to revise provisions relating to petitioners who are nonresidents of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB913/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57266","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1331684,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Nonprofit Corporations; directors and officers of electric membership corporations and foreign electric cooperatives; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 and Part 6 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors and officers of nonprofit corporations and directors and officers of electric membership corporations and foreign electric cooperatives, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to the responsibilities and standard of care of directors and officers of certain corporations; to clarify the ability of directors and officers to rely on other individuals in the performance of their duties; to provide for a rebuttable presumption when directors and officers are acting in good faith; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB373/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57290","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1331688,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Crimes and offenses; offenses of improper sexual conduct by a foster parent in the first and second degrees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35, Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offenses, the Georgia Crime Information Center, conditions of detention generally, and general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to provide for the offenses of improper sexual conduct by a foster parent in the first and second degrees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB911/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57264","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1331691,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Special license plates; logo design issued to support breast cancer related programs; amend","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 or 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 amend the logo design for special license plates issued to support breast cancer related programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB900/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57243","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1331694,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Motor vehicles; assessment of no points and maximum fine for the offense of failure to obey a 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB895/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57238","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1331697,"bill_number":"HR1085","title":"Scott, Dr. Julius S., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Julius S. Scott Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1085/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57284","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1331700,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; compliance with certain safety and permit requirements; electric easements are utilized for broadband services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for compliance with certain safety and permit requirements when electric easements are utilized for broadband services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB370/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57260","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1331703,"bill_number":"SR721","title":"Haynes, Holly; Wright, Megan; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Miss Cobb County 2020, Holly Haynes, and Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2020, Megan Wright, and commending them for their work as community service leaders and role models; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR721/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57289","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1331706,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Local government; counties and municipalities to consider the effect of a proposed zoning action on local school systems; allow","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 allow 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB898/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57241","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1331711,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Seed Development Commission; stagger terms of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Seed Development Commission composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation, records, audit, and bonds, so as to stagger the terms of commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB894/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57237","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1331714,"bill_number":"HR1072","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; October 5-9, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 5-9, 2020, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1072/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57271","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1331717,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Motor vehicles; commissioner of driver services to enter into certain reciprocal agreements with foreign jurisdictions; provide authority","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 authority of the commissioner of driver services to enter into certain reciprocal agreements with foreign jurisdictions; to provide for an exemption from licensing upon production of certain licenses issued by foreign jurisdictions; to provide for an exemption from certain testing requirements for individuals from foreign jurisdictions having entered into reciprocal agreements; to provide for an exemption for signatures on traffic citations in lieu of personal court appearance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB905/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57251","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1331720,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Children and Youth Services; child-placing agencies from being required to perform or participate; when placement violates certain religious or moral convictions of the child-placing agency; prohibit","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 prohibit child-placing agencies from being required to perform, assist, counsel, recommend, consent to, refer, or participate in any placement of a child for foster care or adoption when the placement violates certain religious or moral convictions of the child-placing agency; to provide for nondiscrimination of such child-placing agencies by entities of state and local government; to provide that certain actions shall not form the basis of a civil action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB368/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57234","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1331723,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Georgia Licensed Midwife 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 repeal in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of midwives; to amend Code Section 43-26-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions to the operation of the \"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act,\" so as to provide for an exception relating to the practice of midwifery; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB910/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57256","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1331726,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Professions and businesses; military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations in this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB914/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57267","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1331729,"bill_number":"HR1082","title":"Harris, Kathaleen Frances; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kathaleen Frances Harris for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1082/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57281","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1331734,"bill_number":"SR720","title":"Columbus Technical College; recognize as a \"Purple Heart College\"","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Columbus Technical College as a \"Purple Heart College\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR720/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57261","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1331737,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Social services; authorize foster parents to arrange for short-term babysitting","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 authorize foster parents to arrange for short-term babysitting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB912/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57265","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1331740,"bill_number":"HR1078","title":"Higgins, Audrey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Audrey Higgins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1078/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57277","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1331743,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of a traffic citation to a vehicle owner in lieu of the individual operating the motor vehicle 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 issuance of a traffic citation to a vehicle owner in lieu of the individual operating the motor vehicle in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB903/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57249","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1331746,"bill_number":"HR1080","title":"Earley/Jenkins, Jourline Louise; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jourline Louise Earley/Jenkins for her service in the armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1080/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57279","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1331749,"bill_number":"HR1073","title":"Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Advanced Placement Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1073/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57272","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1331752,"bill_number":"SR713","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR713/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57236","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1331757,"bill_number":"HR1086","title":"Chester, Nicholas D., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas D. Chester Sr. on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1086/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57285","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1331760,"bill_number":"SR714","title":"Ward, Mr. Jerry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jerry Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR714/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57246","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1331763,"bill_number":"SR716","title":"Jones, Dr. Tom; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Tom Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR716/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57248","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1331766,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Elections; candidates to swear at the time of qualifying that neither the candidate nor his or her surrogate has colluded with a foreign state; require","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 require candidates to swear at the time of qualifying that neither the candidate nor his or her surrogate has colluded with a foreign state, foreign government, or citizen of a foreign state, or requested assistance in any form to such state, government, or citizen to influence the outcome of any local, state, or federal election in the United States of America; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB902/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57245","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1331769,"bill_number":"HR1074","title":"McAlexander, Dr. Dan; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Dan McAlexander upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1074/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57273","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1331772,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Property; assessments; replace owner with declarant","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-225 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of expenses, exemption from liability, and liability for unpaid assessments, so as to replace owner with declarant; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB904/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57250","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1331775,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment agencies for projects that permanently protect land and water; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for the power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment agencies for projects that permanently protect land and water; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB901/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57244","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1334274,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Insurance; out-of-pocket cost of consumers requiring insulin; reduce","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to reduce out-of-pocket cost of consumers requiring insulin; to provide for legislative findings; 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":"2020-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB376/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57294","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1334275,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Cigarettes and Tobacco Related Products; additional penalties regarding any person under 21 years of age; provide; definition of vapor product; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related products, so as to provide for additional penalties regarding any person under 21 years of age and vapor products; to revise the definition of vapor product; to provide for seizure by law enforcement of any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products sold to and in the possession of any person under 21 years of age; to provide for fine and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB375/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57292","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1334276,"bill_number":"SR722","title":"Senate Comprehensive Approach to Family Leave Policies within State Government Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Comprehensive Approach to Family Leave Policies within State Government Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR722/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57293","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1336620,"bill_number":"SR724","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 18, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR724/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57296","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1336629,"bill_number":"SR725","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day; recognize February 20, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2020, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR725/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57297","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1336639,"bill_number":"SR723","title":"Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta; recognize","description":"Recognizing and commending the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR723/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57295","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1337494,"bill_number":"SR727","title":"Gibbs, Detective Corporal Odarie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Detective Corporal Odarie Gibbs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR727/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57299","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1337496,"bill_number":"SR728","title":"Hunt, Barbara Pace; Elliott, Myra Payne; Welch, Iris Mae; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Pace Hunt, Myra Payne Elliott, and Iris Mae Welch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR728/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57300","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1337498,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Inspections; number of required annual elevator inspections; reduce","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspections, so as to reduce the number of required annual elevator inspections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB377/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57301","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1337500,"bill_number":"SR730","title":"New Americans Day; recognize February 13, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2020, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR730/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57304","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1337503,"bill_number":"SR729","title":"Georgia Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Day; recognize February 18, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Georgia Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR729/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57302","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1337505,"bill_number":"SR726","title":"Early, Mary Frances; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mary Frances Early; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR726/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57298","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1337507,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Brady Law Regulations; certain persons secure a license in order to manufacture a firearm in this state; 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 persons secure a license in order to manufacture a firearm in this state; to provide for duties of the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for fees and rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB378/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57303","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1338810,"bill_number":"SR731","title":"Beckham, Reverend Eric; Old Zion Heritage Museum; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Old Zion Heritage Museum and Reverend Eric Beckham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR731/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57305","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1341440,"bill_number":"SR733","title":"Trion High School Boys Wrestling Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School boys wrestling team for winning the 2019-2020 Class A Boys Wrestling Dual State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR733/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57307","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1341503,"bill_number":"SR732","title":"White, Sam X; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sam X White, the Southern Sky Center for Diverse Arts and Culture and its Village Community Garden of Sylvester, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR732/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57306","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1342076,"bill_number":"SR734","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day; recognize February 18, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hemophilia of Georgia's work on behalf of individuals with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders and recognizing February 18, 2020, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR734/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57311","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1342077,"bill_number":"SR735","title":"Georgia Chinese American Republicans; organization; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the organization of Georgia Chinese American Republicans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR735/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57312","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1342078,"bill_number":"SR737","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 19, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2020, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR737/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57313","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1342079,"bill_number":"SR738","title":"Sanders, Barry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barry Sanders on his outstanding service in healthcare; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR738/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57316","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1342080,"bill_number":"SR739","title":"Willard Jr., Allen Craig; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Allen Craig Willard Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR739/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57315","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1342081,"bill_number":"SR736","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 18, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, 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":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR736/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57314","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1342753,"bill_number":"SR748","title":"Hooper, Kathleen Capes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kathleen Capes Hooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR748/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57346","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1342755,"bill_number":"SR758","title":"Vidalia Heritage Academy Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Vidalia Heritage Academy football team for their outstanding 11-0 record; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR758/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57455","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1342757,"bill_number":"HR1153","title":"Rivers, Robert \"Robby\" E., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert \"Robby\" E. Rivers Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1153/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57443","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1342759,"bill_number":"SR763","title":"Community Midwives National Alliance Day; recognize February 26, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2020, as Community Midwives National Alliance Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR763/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57377","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1342762,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Troup County; school district ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Troup County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $22,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3844), so as to increase the existing homestead exemption to $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; to increase the income cap to $40,000.00; to limit the exemption to the homestead and not more than two contiguous acres; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB933/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57355","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1342764,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"General Income Tax Provisions; certain actions relating to false or fraudulent material matter on returns, affidavits, claims, or documents; penalties; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general income tax provisions, so as to increase the penalties imposed for certain actions relating to false or fraudulent material matter on returns, affidavits, claims, or documents; to provide that such actions must be taken knowingly to be unlawful; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB388/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57458","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1342766,"bill_number":"HR1156","title":"Academy for Classical Education girls cross country team; 2019-2020 Class 1A Public State Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Academy for Classical Education girls cross country team for winning the 2019-2020 Class 1A Public State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1156/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57446","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1342768,"bill_number":"HR1123","title":"American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Georgia Suicide Prevention Day; February 21, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2020, as American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Georgia Suicide Prevention Day and commending the Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1123/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57409","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1342771,"bill_number":"HR1129","title":"Mehta, Dipen; 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dipen Mehta upon receiving a 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1129/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57415","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1342773,"bill_number":"SR750","title":"Hriczov, Colonel Carol Veronia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Carol Veronia Hriczov on the occasion of her military retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR750/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57441","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1342775,"bill_number":"HR1116","title":"King, Mary Jane; receiving the Ceola Alexander Community Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Jane King for receiving the Ceola Alexander Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1116/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57401","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1342777,"bill_number":"SR754","title":"Physician's Day; recognize February 19, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2020, as Physician's Day at the state capitol and saluting the physicians of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR754/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57454","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1342780,"bill_number":"HR1120","title":"Jones, Reverend Frank Edward \"Butch\"; outstanding contributions as a pastor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Frank Edward \"Butch\" Jones on his outstanding contributions as a pastor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1120/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57406","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1342782,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Solid waste management; post-closure ground-water monitoring at closed coal combustion residual impoundments; provide","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 post-closure ground-water monitoring at closed coal combustion residual impoundments; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property relative to waste control, so as to provide for a conforming cross-reference; 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB929/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57345","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1342784,"bill_number":"SR762","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 20, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 20, 2020, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR762/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57376","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1342786,"bill_number":"HR1136","title":"Colvin-Leary, Judge Ronda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Ronda Colvin-Leary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1136/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57424","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1342789,"bill_number":"SR743","title":"Harris, MD, Patrice; Goza, MD, Sara H. \"Sally\"; Fincher, MD, Jacqueline; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia physicians Patrice Harris, MD; Sara H. \"Sally\" Goza, MD; and Jacqueline Fincher, MD, as presidents of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Physicians respectively; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR743/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57320","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1342791,"bill_number":"HR1139","title":"Eltayeb, Nagi; Rex Mill Middle Stem School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nagi Eltayeb, Rex Mill Middle Stem School's 2019–2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1139/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57427","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1342793,"bill_number":"SR770","title":"Farmer, Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lynn Farmer for being named one of the Career Women's Network of Macon Women of Achievement for 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR770/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57459","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1342795,"bill_number":"HR1142","title":"Williams, Vivian \"Vinnie\" Marie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Vivian \"Vinnie\" Marie Williams and commending her for her years of leadership and service at the Oconee Enterprise; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1142/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57430","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1342798,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act; provide for additional capital investments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act,\" so as to provide for additional capital investments; to change a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB930/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57352","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1342800,"bill_number":"HR1115","title":"Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, 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":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1115/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57400","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1342802,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Air quality; reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; 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 the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB927/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57343","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1342804,"bill_number":"HR1164","title":"Georgia Department of Public Safety; be attentive to the needs of livestock in transport while enforcing transportation laws; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Department of Public Safety to be attentive to the needs of livestock in transport while enforcing transportation laws and providing for the existing exemptions afforded to livestock haulers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1164/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57371","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1342807,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Attorney General; investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; provide for the authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB941/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57364","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1342809,"bill_number":"SR740","title":"Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL), Georgia Association of Colleges for Teachers of Education Day; (GACTE); recognize February 18, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, and Georgia Association of Colleges for Teachers of Education Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR740/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57317","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1342811,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Criminal procedure; imposition of the death penalty in this state; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state; to repeal references to procedures related to capital cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB916/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57332","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1342813,"bill_number":"HR1097","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, 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":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1097/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57381","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1342816,"bill_number":"HR1158","title":"Surrett, Mindy; Cartersville High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mindy Surrett, Cartersville High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1158/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57448","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1342818,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Clinch 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 board of education of Clinch County, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3943), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB923/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57339","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1342821,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Income tax; qualified education tax credit; revise the aggregate tax limit cap allowed each year","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 revise the aggregate tax limit cap allowed each year for the qualified education tax credit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB939/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57362","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1342824,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Education; certain students shall be eligible for waivers of out-of-state tuition and fees subject to certain conditions; 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 that students, including but not limited to students who are undocumented for federal immigration purposes, shall be eligible for waivers of out-of-state tuition and fees subject to certain conditions and to provide for such conditions; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification requirements, procedures, and conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB920/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57336","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1342826,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Gwinnett County; Recorder's Court; provide for senior judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to provide for senior judges of said court; to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB935/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57358","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1342828,"bill_number":"SR741","title":"Links Day; recognize March 3, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 3, 2020, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR741/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57319","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1342830,"bill_number":"HR1157","title":"Cagle, Logan; Cartersville High School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Logan Cagle, Cartersville High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1157/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57447","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1342833,"bill_number":"HR1095","title":"Georgia Department of Education; encourage all schools to participate in a school-located influenza vaccination program; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education and the Department of Public Health to encourage all schools to participate in a school-located influenza vaccination program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1095/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57331","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1342835,"bill_number":"SR745","title":"Brown, Mr. Stan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Stan Brown on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR745/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57327","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1342837,"bill_number":"HR1159","title":"King, Dr. Jacob T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Jacob T. King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1159/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57449","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1342839,"bill_number":"HR1135","title":"Headd, Reverend Avery; 25 years of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Avery Headd for his 25 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1135/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57423","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1342842,"bill_number":"HR1147","title":"Watts, Lucius, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lucius Watts Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1147/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57435","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1342844,"bill_number":"HR1119","title":"Hyde, John Thomas \"J.T.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Thomas \"J.T.\" Hyde; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1119/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57405","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1342846,"bill_number":"HR1137","title":"Rodgers, Dr. Angela Faye; East Clayton Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Angela Faye Rodgers, East Clayton Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1137/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57425","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1342848,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Georgia Podiatry Practice Act; podiatric medicine and surgery; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 14 and Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional corporations and the \"Georgia Podiatry Practice Act,\" respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to podiatric medicine and surgery; to provide for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine to join professional corporations with Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Osteopathy; to revise a definition; to revise provisions relating to eligibility for licensure as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine; to provide authority for the State Board of Podiatry Examiners to conduct fingerprint based criminal background checks; to provide for procedures, liability, and confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB932/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57354","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1342851,"bill_number":"HR1093","title":"Joint Study Committee on Cybersecurity; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Cybersecurity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1093/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57329","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1342853,"bill_number":"HR1094","title":"Property; granting of non-exclusive easements; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Crisp, Dougherty, Douglas, McIntosh, Muscogee, Paulding, Polk, and Richmond Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1094/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57330","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1342855,"bill_number":"HR1107","title":"Barnes, Mr. Jerry \"Pops\"; Distinguished Older Georgian for 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jerry \"Pops\" Barnes as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1107/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57392","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1342857,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Flowery Branch, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Flowery Branch 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB942/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57365","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1342860,"bill_number":"HR1100","title":"Gordon Lee High School softball team; winning the 2019 Class A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School softball team for winning the 2019 Class A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1100/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57385","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1342861,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act; prior school year requirement; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act, so as to revise the prior school year requirement; to expand eligibility for students; to revise the basis for calculating scholarship amounts; to require annual parent surveys and a complaint procedure for scholarship calculations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB386/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57348","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1342863,"bill_number":"HR1096","title":"Ross, Laura; American School Counselor Association's 2020 School Counselor of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Laura Ross, the American School Counselor Association's 2020 School Counselor of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1096/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57379","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1342866,"bill_number":"HR1106","title":"Heritage High School softball team; winning the 2019 Class 4A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Heritage High School softball team for winning the 2019 Class 4A Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1106/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57391","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1342869,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of veterans' driver's licenses; provide for qualifications","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 provide for qualifications for the issuance of veterans' driver's licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB931/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57353","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1342871,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Solid waste management; increase certain solid waste disposal surcharges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement fees and surcharges, so as to increase certain solid waste disposal surcharges; to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management tire disposal restrictions and fees, so as to increase certain tire disposal fees; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB926/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57342","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1342873,"bill_number":"HR1148","title":"National Guard Day at the state capitol; March 25, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2020, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1148/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57436","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1342875,"bill_number":"SR744","title":"Valimont, Reverend Dr. Randy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Randy Valimont; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR744/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57321","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1342878,"bill_number":"HR1090","title":"National Coalition of 100 Black Women; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1090/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57309","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1342880,"bill_number":"HR1149","title":"Yeager, Thomas Edward, IV; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Thomas Edward Yeager IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1149/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57437","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1342882,"bill_number":"HR1105","title":"Ringgold High School softball team; winning the 2019 Class AAA Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending the Ringgold High School softball team for winning the 2019 Class AAA Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1105/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57390","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1342884,"bill_number":"SR769","title":"Senate Domestic Violence Courts Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Domestic Violence Courts Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR769/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57456","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1342887,"bill_number":"SR759","title":"Girl Scout Day; recognize February 25, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, 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":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR759/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57417","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1342890,"bill_number":"SR749","title":"YMCA Day; recognize February 25, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as YMCA Day at the state capitol and commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in communities across the state to promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR749/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57347","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1342892,"bill_number":"HR1098","title":"Gordon Lee High School cheerleading team; winning the 2019-2020 Class A Public State Cheerleading Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School cheerleading team for winning the 2019-2020 Class A Public State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1098/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57383","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1342895,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Air quality; permits for facilities that emit ethylene oxide; provide for certain conditions","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 certain conditions for permits for facilities that emit ethylene oxide; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB938/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57361","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1342897,"bill_number":"HR1101","title":"Bleckley County High School girls tennis team; winning the 2019 Class AA State Tennis Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Bleckley County High School girls tennis team for winning the 2019 Class AA State Tennis Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1101/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57386","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1342899,"bill_number":"HR1124","title":"Clark, Spurgeon William, III, MD; outstanding service as an ophthalmologist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Spurgeon William Clark III, MD, on his outstanding service as an ophthalmologist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1124/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57410","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1342901,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Fulton County; school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; new homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Fulton County school district ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB380/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57324","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1342904,"bill_number":"HR1103","title":"Strickland, Anne Elizabeth Robinson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Anne Elizabeth Robinson Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1103/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57388","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1342906,"bill_number":"HR1162","title":"Certain commercial public facilities; have at least one gender neutral adult changing station with an adult changing table and appropriate signage; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the following commercial public facilities to have at least one gender neutral adult changing station with an adult changing table and appropriate signage: facilities with an occupant load greater than 1,000 people (if obtaining a permit for construction or renovation on or after January 1, 2021), facilities under the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner, and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1162/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57369","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1342908,"bill_number":"HR1104","title":"Crider, Wesley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wesley Crider; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1104/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57389","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1342910,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"\"Georgia Food Act\"; certain information obtained by the Department of Agriculture from the federal Food and Drug Administration; confidential and not subject to disclosure; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Food Act,\" so as to provide that certain information obtained by the Department of Agriculture from the federal Food and Drug Administration is deemed confidential and not subject to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB381/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57323","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1342912,"bill_number":"HR1110","title":"Georgia's retirees and State Retirees Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1110/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57395","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1342914,"bill_number":"HR1131","title":"State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1131/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57419","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1342916,"bill_number":"HR1160","title":"House Study Committee on Motor Carrier Inspections; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Carrier Inspections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1160/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57367","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1342918,"bill_number":"HR1121","title":"Thomas Jefferson Academy football team; 2019 GISA Football State Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Thomas Jefferson Academy football team on becoming the 2019 GISA Football State Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1121/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57407","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1342923,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; requirements for solicitations of services for filings required by the Secretary of State; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,\" so as to provide for requirements for solicitations of services for filings required by the Secretary of State; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB928/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57344","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1342925,"bill_number":"SR756","title":"Robie, William Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Thomas Robie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR756/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57450","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1342927,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Oakwood, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Oakwood 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB943/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57366","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1342929,"bill_number":"HR1128","title":"Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending student leaders at Valdosta State University and recognizing February 12, 2020, as Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1128/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57414","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1342932,"bill_number":"HR1150","title":"Orr, George Thomas; deputy chief officer of the Forest Park Police Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Thomas Orr on his outstanding public service as the deputy chief officer of the Forest Park Police Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1150/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57438","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1342934,"bill_number":"HR1134","title":"Taylor, Dr. S. Craig; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. S. Craig Taylor, of Monroe, Georgia, for his professional and community achievements, his dedication to his family, his practice of dentistry, and his advocacy efforts in protecting the patients of this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1134/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57422","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1342936,"bill_number":"HR1102","title":"Bleckley County High School girls cross country team; winning the 2019 Class AA State Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bleckley County High School girls cross country team for winning the 2019 Class AA State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1102/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57387","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1342938,"bill_number":"SR742","title":"Williams, Rosa Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Rosa Mae Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR742/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57318","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1342941,"bill_number":"HR1161","title":"T/5 James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., U.S. Army WWII Memorial Highway; Oconee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Oscar Hardigree, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1161/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57368","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1342943,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Civil Practice and Litigation; several titles of the O.C.G.A.; amend and revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to streamline the process of litigation and reduce costs for Georgia's industries, small businesses, and citizens; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to amend Title 24 of the O.C.G.A., relating to evidence; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB390/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57460","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1342945,"bill_number":"HR1114","title":"Georgia Stop Tax On Menstrual Products Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2020, as Georgia Stop Tax On Menstrual Products Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1114/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57399","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1342947,"bill_number":"HR1111","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2020, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1111/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57396","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1342950,"bill_number":"SR753","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 2, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2020, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol and commending the Georgia peanut industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR753/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57453","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1342952,"bill_number":"HR1127","title":"Carroll County Chamber of Commerce; 65th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 65th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1127/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57413","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1342954,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Sales and use tax; categories of companies that are eligible for an exemption on the sale or lease of certain computer equipment; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use tax, so as to revise the categories of companies that are eligible for an exemption on the sale or lease of certain computer equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB925/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57341","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1342958,"bill_number":"HR1140","title":"Crawford, Peggy Brown; 2020 Nikki Randall Phenomenal Woman Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Peggy Brown Crawford for being a recipient of the District 76 2020 Nikki Randall Phenomenal Woman Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1140/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57428","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1342960,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"South Fulton, City of; revise provisions regarding city attorney","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 revise provisions regarding the city attorney; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB921/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57337","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1342962,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Revenue and taxation; deduction from Georgia taxable income for casualty losses of timber in an amount based on the diminution of value; 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 for a deduction from Georgia taxable income for casualty losses of timber in an amount based on the diminution of value; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for an aggregate cap; 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":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB919/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57335","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1342964,"bill_number":"HR1118","title":"Yoruba Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Yoruba Tribe and recognizing February 27, 2020, as Yoruba Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1118/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57404","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1342967,"bill_number":"SR766","title":"Alexander, Wayne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the extraordinary career of Wayne Alexander of Hardy Chevrolet and congratulating him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR766/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57373","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1342969,"bill_number":"HR1154","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 21, 2020, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1154/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57444","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1342971,"bill_number":"HR1146","title":"Girls Empowerment Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2020, as Girls Empowerment Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1146/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57434","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1342973,"bill_number":"HR1141","title":"Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Camilla L. Lowe for her service in the United States armed forces and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1141/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57429","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1342976,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Prevention and Control of Air Pollution; burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prevention and control of air pollution, so as to prohibit the burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB385/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57350","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1342979,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Purebred Dog Day in Georgia; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state holidays and observances, so as to designate a Purebred Dog Day in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB382/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57357","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1342981,"bill_number":"SR752","title":"McMichaels, Dick; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dick McMichaels on being inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcaster's Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR752/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57451","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1342983,"bill_number":"HR1138","title":"Fantroy, Celanese; Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Celanese Fantroy, Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1138/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57426","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1342986,"bill_number":"SR767","title":"American Heart Month; recognize February","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR767/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57374","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1342988,"bill_number":"HR1144","title":"Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1144/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57432","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1342990,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; issuance, use, and display of drivers' licenses and identification cards in electronic format; 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 issuance, use, and display of drivers' licenses and identification cards in electronic format; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards for issuance of drivers' licenses and personal identification cards; to provide that display of an electronic driver's license or identification card does not equate to consent to a search of a person's wireless telecommunications device; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB389/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57461","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1342992,"bill_number":"HR1109","title":"Meyer, Chief Jeff; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Chief Jeff Meyer upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1109/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57394","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1342995,"bill_number":"SR765","title":"Ball, Dr. Wesley James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Wesley James Ball; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR765/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57380","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1342997,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists; certain provisions; change","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 change certain provisions relating to barbers and cosmetologists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB379/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57322","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1342999,"bill_number":"HR1108","title":"Meriweather County Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2020, as Meriwether County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1108/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57393","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1343001,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"State-wide School Lunch Program; State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations; authorize; course of instruction; preparation of food","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-187 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state-wide school lunch program, instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces, and school food and nutrition personnel, so as to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations for a course of instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces relating to the preparation of food; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations for the distribution of surplus prepared food to students, including, but not limited to, students dealing with hunger or food insecurity issues; to require such rules and regulations to meet or exceed federal and state food service standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB387/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57457","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1343004,"bill_number":"SR764","title":"Scott Jr., Dr. Julius Samuel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Julius Samuel Scott Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR764/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57378","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1343006,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"'Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act'; create; definitions; commission and the policy of this state; 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 create the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose of the commission and the policy of this state; to provide for the composition and appointment of commission members; to provide for an executive director; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for an annual report; to require the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to consult with the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB383/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57351","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1343008,"bill_number":"HR1155","title":"Holbeck, Colonel Amy; 116th Air Control Wing, Robins Air Force Base; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Colonel Amy Holbeck, commander of the 116th Air Control Wing, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1155/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57445","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1343010,"bill_number":"HR1113","title":"Hunt, Barbara Pace; Myra Payne Elliott; Iris Mae Welch; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Pace Hunt, Myra Payne Elliott, and Iris Mae Welch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1113/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57398","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1343013,"bill_number":"HR1099","title":"Doyle, Judge Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Judge Sarah Doyle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1099/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57384","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1343015,"bill_number":"HR1133","title":"GFWC Lilburn Woman's Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the GFWC Lilburn Woman's Club for its outstanding contributions to the City of Lilburn, the surrounding community, and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1133/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57421","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1343017,"bill_number":"HR1163","title":"Justice Robert Benham Bridge; Bartow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1163/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57370","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1343019,"bill_number":"SR755","title":"Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance as the representative for the tens of thousands of hard-working citizens in the State of Georgia's film and television industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR755/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57452","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1343022,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Income tax; adoption of foster children; revise 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, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise the tax credit for adoption of foster children; 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":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB934/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57356","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1343024,"bill_number":"HR1143","title":"Shepherd, Anne; Lifetime Achievement Award from Athens Downtown Development Authority; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Anne Shepherd for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Athens Downtown Development Authority and commending her for years of active involvement in the Athens community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1143/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57431","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1343027,"bill_number":"SR747","title":"Habersham County Day; recognize February 19, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 19, 2020, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR747/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57325","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1343030,"bill_number":"HR1092","title":"Chris Shannon Memorial Highway; Webster County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Chris Shannon and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1092/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57328","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1343032,"bill_number":"SR760","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on the grand occasion of its 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR760/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57382","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1343034,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Whitfield County Board of Education; revise and restate the law","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education; to provide for the number of members of the board; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for quorums; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution providing for the division of Whitfield County into school districts and for the election of members of the County Board of Education from such districts, which amendment was proposed by 1964 House Resolution No. 483-1200, Resolution Act No. 160 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 978), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved February 27, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3707); to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB922/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57338","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1343036,"bill_number":"HR1151","title":"Rhodes, Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Rhodes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1151/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57439","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1343039,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Habersham County; Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue; update procedures for filling vacancies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, so as to update the procedures for filling vacancies on the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB924/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57340","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1343041,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Pharmacies; various provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy; revise","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 revise various provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy; to repeal provisions relating to required licensure as a pharmacy by pharmacy benefits managers engaging in the practice of pharmacy; to revise provisions relating to \"The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights\"; to revise pharmacy anti-steering provisions; to revise various 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB918/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57334","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1343043,"bill_number":"SR761","title":"Valdosta State University Day; recognize February 12, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending student leaders at Valdosta State University and recognizing February 12, 2020, as Valdosta State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR761/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57403","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1343045,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Local government; regulate certain building products and construction practices for single-family dwellings; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to provide for local governments to regulate certain building products and construction practices for single-family dwellings in a manner that is consistent with the codes and standards approved by the state; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB937/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57360","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1343048,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Education; mandatory pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; 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 mandatory pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for all children prior to entering into first grade; to lower the age of compulsory school attendance from six years old to four years old; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB940/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57363","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1343050,"bill_number":"HR1126","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; grand occasion of its 70th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on the grand occasion of its 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1126/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57412","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1343052,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Solid Waste Management; location of any municipal solid waste disposal facility within certain distance of a blackwater river; flows directly into the ocean; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to prohibit the location of any municipal solid waste disposal facility or any coal combustion residual landfill within a certain distance of a blackwater river wholly contained within the borders of this state and originating on the coastal plain, and which flows directly into the ocean; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal trespass and damage to property relative to waste control; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB384/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57349","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1343054,"bill_number":"HR1165","title":"Sgt. Stanley Thomas Bradley Veterans Memorial Intersection; Bartow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant Stanley Thomas Bradley and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1165/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57372","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1343057,"bill_number":"HR1117","title":"Hart County High School Technology Student Association video game design team; winning the 2019 National Technology Student Association Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Hart County High School Technology Student Association video game design team for winning the 2019 National Technology Student Association Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1117/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57402","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1343059,"bill_number":"SR768","title":"Lee, Dr. Kerwin B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Kerwin B. Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR768/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57375","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1343061,"bill_number":"SR757","title":"L' Arche Atlanta Day; recognize February 20, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the L'Arche movement for its pioneering status as a community where people with disabilities find true belonging and invite others to find belonging with them and recognizing February 20, 2020, as L'Arche Atlanta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR757/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57440","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1343063,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Firearms; issuance of weapon carry license renewal notices; 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 issuance of weapon carry license renewal notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB917/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57333","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1343066,"bill_number":"SR751","title":"Sapp, Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Sapp for his years of service to the community and the radio and television industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR751/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57418","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1343068,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance, use, and display of drivers' licenses and identification cards in electronic format; 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 issuance, use, and display of drivers' licenses and identification cards in electronic format; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards for issuance of drivers' licenses and personal identification cards; to provide that display of an electronic driver's license or identification card does not equate to consent to a search of a person's wireless telecommunications device; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB936/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57359","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1343070,"bill_number":"HR1125","title":"Scouts BSA Day at the state capitol; March 17, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Scouts of America and recognizing March 17, 2020, as Scouts BSA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1125/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57411","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1343072,"bill_number":"HR1132","title":"Whitlock, Pearl; grand occasion of her 50th anniversary as an educator; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pearl Whitlock upon the grand occasion of her 50th anniversary as an educator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1132/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57420","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1343075,"bill_number":"HR1112","title":"Ray, Rebecca; member of the 2020 Class of Extraordinary Educators; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebecca Ray, a member of the 2020 Class of Extraordinary Educators; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1112/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57397","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1343077,"bill_number":"HR1152","title":"Holmes, Talia; Sweet Joy Ice Cream Bar; 2019 (ACE) Women's Business Center Client of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Talia Holmes, owner of Sweet Joy Ice Cream Bar, upon being honored as the 2019 Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) Women's Business Center Client of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1152/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57442","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1343079,"bill_number":"HR1091","title":"Columbus Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2020, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1091/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57310","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1343081,"bill_number":"HR1145","title":"Kreeger, Senior Judge George H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Judge George H. Kreeger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1145/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57433","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1343084,"bill_number":"SR746","title":"Quinn, Mr. Ron; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ron Quinn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR746/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57326","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1343086,"bill_number":"HR1130","title":"Freeman, James W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James W. Freeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1130/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57416","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1343088,"bill_number":"HR1089","title":"Three Georgia women physicians; election to the highest leadership positions in prestigious national medical associations; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring three Georgia women physicians for their election to the highest leadership positions in prestigious national medical associations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1089/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57308","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1343095,"bill_number":"HR1122","title":"Georgia Sentinel Landscape Partnership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Sentinel Landscape Partnership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1122/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57408","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1344256,"bill_number":"HR1168","title":"House Study Committee on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to Improve the Health of Women and Children; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to Improve the Health of Women and Children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1168/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57492","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1344257,"bill_number":"HR1214","title":"Junior League of Atlanta Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. for serving as a catalyst for community change in Atlanta and recognizing February 25, 2020, as Junior League of Atlanta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1214/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57540","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1344258,"bill_number":"HR1171","title":"World Hearing Day at the state capitol; March 3, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2020, as World Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1171/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57496","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1344259,"bill_number":"HR1187","title":"Herrera, Samantha Ramirez; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samantha Ramirez Herrera; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1187/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57513","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1344260,"bill_number":"HR1208","title":"Heide, Remelie; Miss Warner Robins Outstanding Teen 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Remelie Heide, Miss Warner Robins Outstanding Teen 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1208/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57534","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1344261,"bill_number":"SR773","title":"Hi-Hope Service Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hi-Hope Service Center on its 60th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR773/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57482","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1344262,"bill_number":"HR1166","title":"Augusta, City of; Richmond County; support creation of a state veterans cemetery","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a state veterans cemetery in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1166/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57479","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1344263,"bill_number":"HR1186","title":"State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2020, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1186/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57512","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1344264,"bill_number":"HR1210","title":"Old Zion Heritage Museum; Reverend Eric Beckham; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Old Zion Heritage Museum and Reverend Eric Beckham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1210/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57536","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1344265,"bill_number":"HR1191","title":"Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1191/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57517","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1344266,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Crimes and offenses; terminology referring to persons who are noncitizens and present in the United States without official documentation; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, Chapter 5 of Title 17, Chapter 1 of Title 35, and Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses involving illegal aliens, searches and seizures, general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, and jails, respectively, so as to revise terminology referring to persons who are noncitizens and present in the United States without official documentation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB960/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57490","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1344267,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; duties and powers; revise; campus policemen and other security personnel of the university system; arrests for felony offenses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the university system and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to revise the duties and powers of certain law enforcement officers and agencies; to expand the power of campus policemen and other security personnel of the university system to make arrests for felony offenses; to codify the Legal Division of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the jurisdiction of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB393/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57481","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1344268,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Education; certain charter school employees shall be included in the health insurance fund for public school teachers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education generally, so as to provide that certain charter school employees shall be included in the health insurance fund for public school teachers; to provide that local start-up charter schools and state charter schools shall require proof of residency either at the time of application or enrollment; to extend the terms of members appointed to the State Charter Schools Commission; to provide for ownership and handling of student records by state charter schools; to revise the deadline for the virtual school performance audit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB957/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57487","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1344269,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Health; identification of high-cost prescription drugs for which the state expends significant health care funds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the identification of high-cost prescription drugs for which the state expends significant health care funds; to provide for submission of a list of the identified drugs to the Attorney General; to authorize the Attorney General to require certain information from drug manufacturers; to provide for an annual report to the General Assembly; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for civil penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB961/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57491","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1344271,"bill_number":"HR1201","title":"McBrayer, Ed; service at Path Foundation; DeKalb County Master Trail Plan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ed McBrayer for his 29 years of service at the Path Foundation and celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the DeKalb County Master Trail Plan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1201/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57527","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1344272,"bill_number":"HR1198","title":"Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1198/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57524","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1344273,"bill_number":"HR1199","title":"Powell, Bishop Victor L.; 30th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Victor L. Powell on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1199/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57525","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1344274,"bill_number":"HR1207","title":"Tanner, Kaitlyn; Miss International City Outstanding Teen 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kaitlyn Tanner, Miss International City Outstanding Teen 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1207/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57533","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1344275,"bill_number":"HR1192","title":"Cambron, Yehimi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yehimi Cambron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1192/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57518","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1344276,"bill_number":"HR1176","title":"Thurson, Tony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Tony Thurson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1176/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57502","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1344277,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Revenue and taxation; define \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; define the terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB949/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57473","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1344278,"bill_number":"HR1174","title":"Marietta High School Blue Devils; winning the 2019 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Marietta High School Blue Devils for winning the 2019 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1174/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57500","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1344279,"bill_number":"HR1167","title":"Property; conveyance of certain state owned real property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Gordon County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance and lease of certain state owned real property located in Paulding 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 Terrell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1167/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57480","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1344280,"bill_number":"HR1212","title":"Thomas, Adrienne; Austin Road Middle School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Adrienne Thomas, Austin Road Middle School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1212/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57538","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1344281,"bill_number":"HR1169","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; replacement of the term ''illegal alien'' with the term ''undocumented person''; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging replacement of the term ''illegal alien'' with the term ''undocumented person'' in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Code Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1169/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57493","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1344282,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Crimes and offenses; provide for the crime of theft by possession of stolen mail","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the crime of theft by possession of stolen mail; to provide for the crime of porch piracy; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB954/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57478","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1344283,"bill_number":"HR1181","title":"Daniels, Asa Charles, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Asa Charles Daniels Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1181/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57507","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1344284,"bill_number":"SR774","title":"Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR774/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57494","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1344286,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Solid waste management; surcharges imposed by local governments regarding municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement and surcharges, so as to increase surcharges imposed by local governments regarding municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; to revise a provision relating to the disbursement of surcharges for certain expenditures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB959/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57489","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1344287,"bill_number":"HR1195","title":"Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; commend; 20th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and recognizing its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1195/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57521","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":1344288,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"The Maternity Supportive Housing Act; enact","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 provide for registration of maternity supportive housing residences to provide housing for pregnant women; to define a term; to provide for requirements; to prohibit rules and regulations; to prohibit constraints imposed by local governments; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB958/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57488","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1344289,"bill_number":"HR1203","title":"Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1203/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57529","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1344290,"bill_number":"SR775","title":"Delta Day; recognize March 2, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 107 years of service and recognizing March 2, 2020, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR775/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57542","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1344291,"bill_number":"HR1177","title":"R.L. Cousins High School and Hutcheson High School; first African American schools in Douglas County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending R.L. Cousins High School and Hutcheson High School as the first African American schools in Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1177/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57503","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1344292,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Employment and Training of Peace Officers; bill of rights for peace officers under investigation; enact","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 enact a bill of rights for peace officers under investigation; to provide for interrogation procedures; to provide for compliance review panels; to provide for the right to bring suit; to provide for the right of notice of disciplinary action; to provide for limitations of disciplinary actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB392/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57471","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1344293,"bill_number":"HR1202","title":"Lee, Meik; Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Meik Lee for receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1202/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57528","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1344294,"bill_number":"HR1178","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2020, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1178/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57504","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1344295,"bill_number":"SR772","title":"Vivian, Cordy Tindell (C.T.); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR772/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57469","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1344296,"bill_number":"HR1193","title":"Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance; representative for the tens of thousands of hard-working citizens in the State of Georgia's film and television industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance as a representative for the tens of thousands of hard-working citizens in the State of Georgia's film and television industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1193/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57519","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1344297,"bill_number":"HR1185","title":"PFLAG Johns Creek; role in uniting families and supporting children throughout the metro Atlanta region; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending PFLAG Johns Creek for its role in uniting families and supporting children throughout the metro Atlanta region; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1185/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57511","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1344298,"bill_number":"HR1173","title":"Lawrence, Mason; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mason Lawrence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1173/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57499","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1344299,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"County and Municipal Hospital Authorities; standard of indigency; proceeds from the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to revise the standard of indigency relating to portioning of proceeds from the sale or lease of a hospital by a hospital authority; to provide for additional methods for the investment of funds by hospital authorities which hold an irrevocable trust wherein the corpus exceeds certain amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB395/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57470","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1344301,"bill_number":"HR1211","title":"Zion Baptist Church; Old Zion Heritage Museum; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Zion Baptist Church as memorialized in the Old Zion Heritage Museum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1211/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57537","sponsor":"Mary Williams"},
{"bill_id":1344302,"bill_number":"HR1194","title":"Vidalia High School competition cheerleaders; 2019 GHSA 2A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Vidalia High School competition cheerleaders for winning the 2019 GHSA 2A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1194/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57520","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1344303,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; certain terms in particular types of state contracts shall be void and unenforceable and should not be included in such agreements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general authority, duties, and procedure of state purchasing, so as to provide that certain terms in particular types of state contracts shall be void and unenforceable and should not be included in such agreements; to require the Department of Administrative Services to provide such information on its website; to specify that bids, offers, or proposals and registers thereof shall be subject to the public disclosure provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB953/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57477","sponsor":"Bonnie Rich"},
{"bill_id":1344304,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; revise licensing provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists, so as to revise licensing provisions; to provide for national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center; to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact\"; to authorize the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to administer the compact in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB956/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57486","sponsor":"Dave Belton"},
{"bill_id":1344305,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Insurance; extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide extensive revisions regarding pharmacy benefits managers; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to license requirements and filing fees; to revise a provision regarding the prohibition on the practice of medicine by a pharmacy benefits manager; to provide additional authority for the Insurance Commissioner to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to revise provisions relating to rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to revise provisions relating to administration of claims; 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":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB946/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57466","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1344306,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"\"Early Prescription Refills During Emergencies Act\"; health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply; require; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply of certain prescription medications under certain emergency situations; to amend Code Section 26-4-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license required for practice of pharmacy, dispensing of prescription drugs, prescription drug orders, electronically transmitted drug orders, refills, and schedule II controlled substance prescriptions, so as to allow pharmacists to dispense certain refill prescription medications under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB391/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57462","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1344307,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Pharmacies; prohibit corporations that own and operate multiple pharmacies from implementing policies and procedures that restrict the quantity of controlled substances dispensed or restrict the prescriber","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 prohibit corporations that own and operate multiple pharmacies from implementing policies and procedures that restrict the quantity of controlled substances dispensed or restrict the prescriber; to provide for an exception; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB952/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57476","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1344308,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Attorney General; authority to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45, and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, general provisions regarding the Attorney General, and medical assistance generally, respectively, so as to provide for authority of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for authority of the Attorney General to employ peace officers for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB394/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57472","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1344309,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Macon County; board of elections and registration; expand the board from three to five members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Macon County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4532), so as to expand the board from three to five members; to provide for terms of the additional board members; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB399/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57541","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1344310,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; revise the handling of arrest-only criminal history record information","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 the handling of arrest-only criminal history record information; to provide for the automatic restriction of an individual's criminal history record information upon arrest; to provide that such criminal history record information shall be made publicly available only upon the issuance of an indictment, accusation, or other charging instrument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB950/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57474","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1344311,"bill_number":"HR1179","title":"Gwinnett County Bar Association Legislative Day at the state capitol; March 10, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gwinnett County Bar Association and recognizing March 10, 2020, as Gwinnett County Bar Association Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1179/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57505","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1344312,"bill_number":"HR1172","title":"Veach, Sandy; outstanding service as a paraprofessional caregiver; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandy Veach on her outstanding service as a paraprofessional caregiver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1172/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57497","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1344313,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Crimes and offenses; simple battery against a person 65 years of age or older; repeal enhanced penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes against the person, so as to repeal enhanced penalties relating to simple battery and battery against a person who is 65 years of age or older or by an employee, agent, or volunteer in a long-term care facility; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to repeal a provision relating to criminal offenses and penalties for failure to report abuse or exploitation of a resident in a long-term care facility; to amend Code Section 31-7-351 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to the Georgia long-term care background check program, so as to make a conforming change; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to death investigations by coroners; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB955/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57485","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1344314,"bill_number":"HR1200","title":"Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1200/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57526","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1344316,"bill_number":"SR771","title":"Dickerson, Jason T.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jason T. Dickerson for his admirable accomplishments with his Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR771/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57463","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1344317,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"State Board of Nursing Home Administrators; composition; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nursing home administrators, so as to revise the composition of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB401/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57544","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1344318,"bill_number":"HR1175","title":"Williams, Mildred; 90th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Mildred Williams on the remarkable occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1175/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57501","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1344319,"bill_number":"HR1180","title":"Post, Raymond \"Rick\" Arza, II; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Raymond \"Rick\" Arza Post II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1180/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57506","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1344320,"bill_number":"HR1190","title":"Marietta's New Theater in the Square; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marietta's New Theater in the Square; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1190/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57516","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1344321,"bill_number":"HR1184","title":"Haynes, Holly; Miss Cobb County 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Miss Cobb County 2020, Holly Haynes, and commending her for her work as a community service leader and role model; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1184/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57510","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1344322,"bill_number":"HR1209","title":"Gibbins, Homer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Homer Gibbins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1209/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57535","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1344323,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines; number that may be prohibited in local ordinance; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines, so as to change the number of bona fide coin operated amusement machines that may be prohibited in local ordinance; to increase the percentage of net receipts of bona fide coin operated amusement machine proceeds to be paid to the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB397/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57484","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1344324,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Community Health, Department of; engage an actuary to conduct a study of the fiscal impact of carving out pharmacy benefits from the state's current Medicaid care management organizations; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicaid generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to engage an actuary to conduct an actuarial study of the fiscal impact of carving out pharmacy benefits from the state's current Medicaid care management organizations; to provide for actions based on the results of the actuarial study; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB947/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57467","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1344325,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"State Symbols; pecan as the official state nut; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the pecan as the official state nut; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB396/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57483","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1344326,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"\"After School Recess Act\"; assignment of graded homework for students in grades kindergarten through two; prohibit; 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 prohibit the assignment of graded homework for students in grades kindergarten through two; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for statutory construction; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB398/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57498","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1344327,"bill_number":"HR1206","title":"McMillan, Olivia; Miss Warner Robins 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Olivia McMillan, Miss Warner Robins 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1206/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57532","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1344328,"bill_number":"HR1182","title":"Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol in recognition of the university's 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1182/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57508","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1344330,"bill_number":"HR1170","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":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1170/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57495","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1344331,"bill_number":"HR1213","title":"Howard, Robin; Fairview Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robin Howard, Fairview Elementary School's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1213/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57539","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1344332,"bill_number":"HR1189","title":"LifeLink Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LifeLink Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1189/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57515","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1344333,"bill_number":"HR1205","title":"Johnson, Gwendolyn Robinson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gwendolyn Robinson Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1205/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57531","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1344334,"bill_number":"HR1204","title":"Hartsfield, Mattie Louise Middlebrooks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mattie Louise Middlebrooks Hartsfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1204/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57530","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1344335,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Miller County; Board of Education; provide for the election of members by qualified electors within their respective districts","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 May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4084), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of education by qualified electors within their respective districts; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB944/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57464","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1344336,"bill_number":"HR1196","title":"Smith, Sam; 2019 GHSA Class AAAAA State Track and Field Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sam Smith on winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAA State Track and Field Championship in the 300 meter hurdle event; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1196/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57522","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1344337,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Criminal procedure; no court shall impose a period of probation that exceeds 24 months; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and probation, respectively, so as to provide that no court shall impose a period of probation that exceeds 24 months; to provide for conforming changes; to revise requirements for active probation supervision; to eliminate probation for life for persons convicted of certain serious violent felonies; to eliminate certain special terms of probation; to revise certain probation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB951/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57475","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1344338,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Miller County; Board of Commissioners; provide for the election of members by qualified electors within their respective districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners in and for Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2019, (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3799), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of commissioners by qualified electors within their respective districts; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB945/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57465","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1344339,"bill_number":"HR1197","title":"King, Fred Edward; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Fred Edward King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1197/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57523","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1344340,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Georgia Commission on the Holocaust; reassign the commission for administrative purposes","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 reassign the commission for administrative purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB948/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57468","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1344341,"bill_number":"HR1183","title":"Wright, Megan; Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2020; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2020, Megan Wright, and commending her for her work as a community service leader and role model; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1183/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57509","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1344342,"bill_number":"HR1188","title":"Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 12, 2020, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1188/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57514","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1344343,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"\"Move on When Ready Act\" and Dual Credit Courses; Office of Student Achievement to establish objectives and participation targets for the program; require","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 require the Office of Student Achievement to establish objectives and participation targets for the program; to require the Office of Student Achievement to annually measure and evaluate the program and report certain data and analysis related to the program to the Governor and the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-19","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB400/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57543","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345309,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Civil practice; granting of continuances and stays in civil and criminal cases at certain times and intervals for members and certain staff of the General Assembly; provide for and revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 and Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuances relative to civil practice and procedure and continuances relative to trial, respectively, so as to provide for and revise the granting of continuances and stays in civil and criminal cases at certain times and intervals for members and certain staff of the General Assembly for purposes of fulfilling their responsibilities to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB982/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57574","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1345311,"bill_number":"HR1230","title":"Sperano, Officer Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Officer Daniel Sperano; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1230/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57589","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1345314,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Ad valorem tax; contracts with the county tax commissioner; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to modify provisions for contracting with or between a county, municipality, or the county tax commissioner for services by the county tax commissioner to assess and collect municipal and special district taxes and prepare the tax digest; to prohibit additional remuneration for tax commissioners paid on a salary basis; to provide for recapture of erroneously received funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB979/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57571","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1345316,"bill_number":"HR1216","title":"Rappé Way; City of Savannah; rededicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Betty Ann DiPietro Rappé and rededicating a road on Georgia Ports Authority property in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1216/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57565","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1345319,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Local government; zoning procedures; define term \"family\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to define the term \"family\" in relation to local governments exercising zoning powers or administering and enforcing building, housing, or property maintenance codes; to define other terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB980/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57572","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1345322,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Housing; certain provisions pertaining to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and the procedures, remedies, and judicial review related thereto; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fair housing, so as to change certain provisions pertaining to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and the procedures, remedies, and judicial review related thereto; to correct certain cross-references; to clarify that complaints of discriminatory housing practices may be filed with the federal government as well as the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity; to specify how such dual complaints shall be handled; to provide for administrative proceedings to be conducted by administrative law judges; to provide for conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB969/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57556","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1345325,"bill_number":"HR1222","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; commend; Delta Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 107 years of service and recognizing March 2, 2020, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1222/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57581","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1345327,"bill_number":"HR1228","title":"Asberry, Brenda Faye; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brenda Faye Asberry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1228/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57587","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1345331,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; information required to be provided by sexual offenders when they register; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to revise the information required to be provided by sexual offenders when they register; to allow a sexual offender who is in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, to satisfy the annual registration requirements by registering at any time during the sexual offender's month of birth; to remove the requirement that a sexual offender who resides in a state or privately operated hospice facility, skilled nursing home, or residential health care facility, with the approval of the sheriff of the county where such sexual offender resides, be fingerprinted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB983/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57575","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1345335,"bill_number":"SR788","title":"Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Georgia Day; recognize February 25, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 25, 2020, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR788/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57614","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1345337,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Civil Practice and Litigation; several titles of the O.C.G.A.; amend and revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to streamline the process of litigation and reduce costs for Georgia's industries, small businesses, and citizens; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB415/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57619","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1345341,"bill_number":"HR1236","title":"Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2020, as Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1236/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57594","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1345344,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Conservation and natural resources; regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB966/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57553","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1345346,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Ad Valorem Tax Appeals; alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, so as to provide an alternative means of recovering costs of litigation and attorney's fees in ad valorem tax appeals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB410/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57605","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1345349,"bill_number":"HR1219","title":"Hanna, Dr. Wayne; Dr. Brian Schwartz; University of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the success of TifTuf bermudagrass and the work of Dr. Wayne Hanna, Dr. Brian Schwartz, and the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1219/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57578","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1345350,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Ad valorem tax; 40 percent of the fair market value of property used exclusively for feeding, breeding, or managing poultry and which lies within a tract of land covenanted as bona fide conservation use property; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to exempt from ad valorem taxation 40 percent of the fair market value of property used exclusively for feeding, breeding, or managing poultry and which lies within a tract of land covenanted as bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB974/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57561","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1345355,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; new authority to enter into or authorize agreements with private for profit organizations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power, authority, and duty of the department of administrative services, so as to provide new authority for the department to enter into or authorize agreements with private for profit organizations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB962/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57549","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1345358,"bill_number":"HR1232","title":"Cook County Schools; Baby Hornets program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cook County Schools and the Baby Hornets program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1232/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57596","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1345360,"bill_number":"HR1231","title":"Titletown Titans football team; winning the 2019 14U National Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Titletown Titans football team for winning the 2019 14U National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1231/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57590","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1345363,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Bonds and Recognizances; conditions for unsecured judicial release on a person's own recognizance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17, Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 10 of Title 16, Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 42, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, custody and release of child, offenses against public administration, pretrial release and diversion programs, and general provisions regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to provide for conditions for unsecured judicial release on a person's own recognizance; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for full-face bond requirements; to revise cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB402/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57545","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1345365,"bill_number":"HR1217","title":"Marvin L. Curtis, Jr., State Transition Center; City of Savannah; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Marvin Leon Curtis, Jr., and dedicating a building in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1217/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57566","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1345369,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Primaries and Elections; permanent absentee voter list; 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 a permanent absentee voter list; to provide for procedures regarding such list; to provide for maintenance of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB409/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57606","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345372,"bill_number":"HR1227","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2020, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol and commending the Georgia peanut industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1227/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57586","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1345374,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"State holidays; month of November of each year as \"Diabetes Awareness Month\" in Georgia; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the month of November of each year as \"Diabetes Awareness Month\" in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB964/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57551","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1345377,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Superior Courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit; eleventh 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 superior court judges for each judicial circuit, 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 such circuit; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB405/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57568","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1345380,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Development Impact Fees; education; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to provide for development impact fees for education; to provide for definitions; to provide for the manner of calculation, imposition, and collection of such fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB404/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57548","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1345381,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Civil practice; clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty","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 on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB968/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57555","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1345385,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Income tax; credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; revise procedures, conditions, and limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise procedures, conditions, and limitations relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to authorize promulgation of regulations; to provide for preapproval of additional tax credits for current recipients of tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to provide for an automatic repeal and for reenactment of prior provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB970/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57557","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1345387,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Office of College and Career Transitions; change the name to Office of College and Career Academies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-4-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of College and Career Transitions and powers and duties, so as to change the name of the Office of College and Career Transitions to the Office of College and Career Academies; to provide for the appointment and duties of a director of said office; to provide for the approval of advisers to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for collaboration between the office and certain entities to support efforts to recruit new industries and expand existing industries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB416/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57618","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1345390,"bill_number":"SR781","title":"Anziano, Vinnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Vinnie Anziano; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR781/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57609","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345392,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Homer, City of; city council; provide for election districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Homer, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4033), so as to provide for election districts of the city council; to provide descriptions of such council districts; to provide for staggered terms of councilmembers; to provide for the manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for the continuation in office of the current 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB985/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57577","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1345394,"bill_number":"HR1229","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol; April 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2020, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1229/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57588","sponsor":"Mary Robichaux"},
{"bill_id":1345399,"bill_number":"HR1233","title":"Edwards, Marigold; 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Marigold Edwards for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award on March 10, 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1233/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57591","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1345403,"bill_number":"SR783","title":"Putman, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating David Putman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR783/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57598","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345404,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous offenses and penalties, so as to provide for penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards and regulations prescribed and enforced by the Public Service Commission; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB972/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57559","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1345407,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Property Insurance; meaning; revise; parameters under which certain contracts, agreements, or instruments may be canceled; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, contract requirements, rules and regulations, and exemptions, so as to revise the meaning of property insurance; to change the parameters under which certain contracts, agreements, or instruments may be canceled; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB412/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57615","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1345409,"bill_number":"HR1224","title":"Peterson, Reverend Calvin; Disabled In Action Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Calvin Peterson and Disabled In Action Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1224/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57583","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1345412,"bill_number":"HR1218","title":"James Edward Giddens Memorial Highway; Berrien County; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James Edward Giddens and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1218/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57567","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1345417,"bill_number":"HR1220","title":"Gatewood clay target shooting team; winning the 2019 GISA State Clay Target Shooting Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gatewood clay target shooting team for winning the 2019 GISA State Clay Target Shooting Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1220/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57579","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1345419,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Counties, Municipal Corporations, and Other Governmental Entities; additional manner of publishing certain legal notices by counties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide an additional manner of publishing certain legal notices by counties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB406/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57603","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1345422,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"State holidays; June 19 of each year; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public and legal holidays and leave for observance of religious holidays not specifically provided for, so as to designate June 19 of each year as a state holiday; to provide for legislative findings; to revise the number of holidays that are observed in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB973/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57560","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1345423,"bill_number":"HR1215","title":"Judge Willie J. Lovett, Jr., Juvenile Justice Center; City of Savannah; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Willie J. Lovett, Jr., and dedicating a building in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1215/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57564","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1345428,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Electric Membership Corporations; comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate purposes and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require electric membership corporations to comply with certain requirements in determining the rates for attachments to utility poles by communications service providers; to provide for certain terms and conditions for such attachments; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB411/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57607","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1345432,"bill_number":"SR779","title":"Bennett, LaVeda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LaVeda Bennett for her military service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR779/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57611","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1345434,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Georgia Smoke-free Air Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 20, and 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, education, and health, respectively, so as to specifically authorize counties and cities to exercise local control over certain activities related to smoking and vaping; to allow for certain regulations governing sales of tobacco products and vapor products to minors; to amend the \"Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005\" to include electronic smoking devices; to change the short title of such Act and to make conforming changes to the penalty and other provisions related to such Act; 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":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB981/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57573","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1345436,"bill_number":"HR1225","title":"African American Gun Association Second Amendment Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2020, as African American Gun Association Second Amendment Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1225/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57584","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1345439,"bill_number":"SR787","title":"R.L. Cousins High School and Hutcheson High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending R.L. Cousins High School and Hutcheson High School as the first African American schools in Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR787/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57602","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1345441,"bill_number":"HR1223","title":"Atlanta Business League; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Business League; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1223/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57582","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1345446,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Forest Resources and Other Plant Life; harvest and sale of palmetto berries; regulate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources and other plant life, so as to regulate the harvest and sale of palmetto berries; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certificates of harvest; to provide for records of harvest activities and purchase transactions; to provide for prohibited acts; to provide for stop sale, stop use, and removal orders; to provide for seizure of berries; to provide for home or personal use of berries; to provide for penalties and restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB407/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57595","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1345447,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Lottery for Education; lottery game of sports wagering in this state; provide","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 for the lottery game of sports wagering in this state; to provide for and revise certain definitions; to provide for oversight of such lottery game by the Georgia Lottery Corporation and its board of directors; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Commission; to provide for the membership, powers, duties, and responsibilities of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB403/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57547","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1345451,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Sick Leave for Care of Immediate Family Members; sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family members, so as to repeal the sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB408/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57604","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1345454,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Bulloch County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Bulloch County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for 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 provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB976/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57563","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1345456,"bill_number":"HR1226","title":"Thomaston-Upson Community Heart & Soul Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomaston-Upson Community Heart & Soul and recognizing March 2, 2020, as Thomaston-Upson Community Heart & Soul Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1226/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57585","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1345458,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"South Fulton, City of; review of ordinances by committees prior to adoption; require","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 require review of ordinances by committees prior to adoption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB965/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57552","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1345462,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Madison County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Madison County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older in addition to existing senior exemptions; 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, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB975/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57562","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1345464,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Columbus, City of; Municipal Court; provide that the sheriff of Muscogee County shall be the ex officio marshal of said court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4443) and an Act approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3956), so as to provide that the sheriff of Muscogee County shall be the ex officio marshal of said court; to consolidate said marshal's office into the said sheriff's department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB967/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57554","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1345467,"bill_number":"SR776","title":"General Assembly; development impact fees for educational purposes; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR776/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57546","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1345469,"bill_number":"SR778","title":"Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day; recognize February 21, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2020, as Georgia Election Officials and Registrars Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR778/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57612","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1345472,"bill_number":"SR784","title":"Hagberg, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Andrew Hagberg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR784/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57599","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345476,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Conflicts of Interest in Zoning Actions; definition of the term applicant; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 67A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest in zoning actions, so as to expand the definition of the term applicant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB413/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57616","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1345477,"bill_number":"HR1221","title":"Georgia Association of Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's community service boards and recognizing March 12, 2020, as the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1221/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57580","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1345480,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Local government; members of a county or municipal governing authority appointed as directors of development authorities shall not serve as chairpersons or chief executive officers of such authorities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide that members of a county or municipal governing authority appointed as directors of development authorities shall not serve as chairpersons or chief executive officers of such authorities; to provide that county development authorities for certain counties must obtain the consent of certain municipalities and school systems to acquire property or undertake projects within such municipalities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB986/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57597","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1345482,"bill_number":"SR786","title":"Botchwey, Niara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Niara Botchwey on her exceptional academic achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR786/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57601","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345486,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Crimes and offenses; counties and municipal corporations to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, dismissal of charges, and restitution to victims, so as to authorize counties and municipal corporations to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; to amend Code Section 36-1-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ordinances for governing and policing of unincorporated areas of county, so as to authorize certain counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB977/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57569","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1345489,"bill_number":"SR785","title":"Orta, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Daniel Orta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR785/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57600","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345492,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Juvenile Code; annual training for juvenile court intake officers; require","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 require annual training for juvenile court intake officers; to provide for the consideration of evidence, including hearsay evidence, in certain juvenile proceedings; to revise a time frame relating to extended care youth services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB971/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57558","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1345495,"bill_number":"SR777","title":"Greene, Pearline Booth; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Pearline Booth Greene on receiving the Yellow Rose Award from Senator Valencia Seay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR777/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57613","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1345499,"bill_number":"SR789","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize February 21, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Friday, February 21, 2020, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR789/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57620","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1345501,"bill_number":"SR780","title":"Persons, Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Robert Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR780/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57610","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345504,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose of the commission and the policy of this state; to provide for the composition and appointment of commission members; to provide for an executive director; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for an annual report; to require the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to consult with the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB963/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57550","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1345506,"bill_number":"SR782","title":"Higdon, Kessler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kessler Higdon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR782/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57608","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1345510,"bill_number":"HR1234","title":"Called to Care; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Called to Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1234/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57592","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1345512,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Criminal procedure; sentencing; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to change provisions relating to sentencing; to provide credit for time served; to change provisions relating to the commencement of a sentence when the case has been appealed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB984/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57576","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1345515,"bill_number":"HR1235","title":"Rhodes, Clarence \"Mutt\" Lee, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clarence \"Mutt\" Lee Rhodes Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1235/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57593","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1345517,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Registration of Voters; any person convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude shall not register to, remain registered to or vote; 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 that any person convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude shall not register to, remain registered to, or vote and to enumerate such felony offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB414/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57617","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1345519,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act; retaliation against a person relating to a report that a disabled adult or elder person is in need of protective services or has been the victim of abuse; prohibit","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 prohibit retaliation against a person relating to a report that a disabled adult or elder person is in need of protective services or has been the victim of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; to provide for a right of action; to provide for relief; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB978/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57570","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1347145,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Health; additional measures for the protection of elderly persons; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide additional measures for the protection of elderly persons; to increase the maximum fines for violation by health care facilities; to provide for staffing, training, and financial stability requirements for certain personal care homes and assisted living communities; to provide for limited nursing services in assisted living communities; to provide for certification of memory care centers; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to rename the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB987/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57623","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1347146,"bill_number":"SR790","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize February 26, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 26, 2020, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR790/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57621","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1347147,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"\"Max Gruver Act\"; expanded definition of hazing; provide; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-61 of the O.C.G.A., relating to hazing, so as to provide for an expanded definition of hazing; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student organization responsibility for drug abuse, so as to make student organizations responsible for hazing; to provide for and revise 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":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB423/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57652","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1347148,"bill_number":"HR1237","title":"Congress; pass Recovering America's Wildlife Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1237/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57625","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1347150,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Department of Agriculture; rules and regulations relating to the public use of restroom facilities in food sales establishments; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of food sales establishments, so as to direct the Department of Agriculture to establish rules and regulations relating to the public use of restroom facilities in food sales establishments; to provide that if a food sales establishment permits members of the public to use its restroom facilities, it must do so without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age and must maintain the restrooms in a clean and serviceable condition; to provide for penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB420/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57632","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1347151,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education; to prevent the creation of \"free speech zones\" at public institutions of higher education; to allow for reasonable, viewpoint-neutral, and narrowly-tailored time, place, and manner restrictions on expressive activity at public institutions of higher education; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; 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":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB995/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57638","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1347152,"bill_number":"SR793","title":"Joint Private Financing of Infrastructure Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Private Financing of Infrastructure Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR793/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57648","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1347153,"bill_number":"SR797","title":"Why I Care 20 Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Why I Care 20 Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR797/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57656","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1347155,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Social services; convene advisory working group to review tools and protocols for the screening of children for trauma within the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7C of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to therapy services for children with disabilities, so as to convene an advisory working group to review tools and protocols for the screening of children for trauma within the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program; to provide for findings and recommendations; to provide for abolishment of the advisory working group; to provide for subsequent periodic review of screening protocols and tools; to provide for implementation only if certain conditions are met; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB989/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57626","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1347156,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Air Quality; reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; 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 the reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB426/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57657","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1347157,"bill_number":"SR792","title":"Richard L. Jackson Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Richard L. Jackson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR792/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57651","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1347158,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Income tax; tax credit for investors in women owned businesses; 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 for an income tax credit for investors in women owned businesses; to provide for definitions; to provide for registration with the commissioner of revenue; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for recapture; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB992/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57635","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1347160,"bill_number":"SR795","title":"Williams, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Scarlett V.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Major (Ret.) Scarlett V. Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR795/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57649","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1347161,"bill_number":"HR1244","title":"WiredCats Robotics Team; commend; STEM Advocacy Day at the state capitol; March 9, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9, 2020, as STEM Advocacy Day at the state capitol and commending the WiredCats Robotics Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1244/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57645","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1347162,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-242 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act,\" so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB996/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57639","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1347163,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Physicians, Assistants, and Others; criminal background checks for certain healthcare professionals and others; provisions; revise","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 revise provisions relating to criminal background checks for certain health care professionals and others; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB417/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57630","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1347164,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"\"Accessible Health Care for Rural Georgia Act\"; general cancer hospitals; provide 3 percent uncompensated indigent or charity care; require; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the certificate of need program, so as to require general cancer hospitals to provide at least 3 percent uncompensated indigent or charity care; to require the publishing of a detailed accounting of all unpaid fines and other amounts owed by a general cancer hospital; to require that any fines and other penalties in arrears are paid prior to approval of any new inpatient beds; to provide that any new inpatient beds of a general cancer hospital be located in rural counties with no hospitals; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB424/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57654","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1347166,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Macon County; board of elections and registration; expand from three to five members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Macon County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4532), so as to expand the board from three to five members; to provide for appointments to the board; to provide for terms of the additional board members; to remove expired and outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB988/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57624","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1347168,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"\"Unlocking the Promise Whole Child Model Schools Act\"; certification program; provide; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a certification program for sustainable whole child model schools; to provide for pilot programs to plan, implement, and improve sustainable whole child model schools; to provide for planning grants and operational grants; to authorize the use of grant funds; to provide for reports on implementation and progress; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB421/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57647","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1347169,"bill_number":"HR1245","title":"Atlanta Girls' School; 20 years of exceptional education and outstanding academic achievements; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Girls' School for 20 years of exceptional education and outstanding academic achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1245/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57646","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1347171,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Fund; when indemnification shall be paid in instances of a heart attack; public safety officer resulting in certain disabilities or death; revise","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 public safety officer 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB418/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57631","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1347172,"bill_number":"HR1238","title":"Blondean Newman Highway; Bryan County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Blondean Newman and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1238/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57629","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1347173,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County; elected officials forfeiting office; a provision; modify","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), as amended, so as to modify a provision related to elected officials forfeiting office; to modify provisions related to power and authority of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB422/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57634","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1347174,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority; membership; change","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), so as to change the membership of said Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB425/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57655","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1347176,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Courts; provisions relating to addressing criminal gang activities; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise provisions to advance the enforcement of laws and responses to certain criminal activities; to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transfers, so as to revise and to provide for provisions relating to addressing criminal gang activities; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to street gang terrorism and prevention, so as to revise the definition of \"criminal gang activity\" and prohibited criminal gang activities in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to death penalty generally, so as to revise criminal procedure in regards to certain death penalty cases; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB994/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57637","sponsor":"Albert Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1347177,"bill_number":"HR1241","title":"Blair, Everton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Everton Blair; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1241/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57642","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1347178,"bill_number":"HR1243","title":"Afterschool Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1243/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57644","sponsor":"Mary Williams"},
{"bill_id":1347179,"bill_number":"HR1240","title":"Federal government; allow states to switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to allow states to switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1240/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57641","sponsor":"Wesley Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1347181,"bill_number":"SR791","title":"State of Georgia; creation of a state veterans cemetery in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a state veterans cemetery in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR791/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57622","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1347182,"bill_number":"SR794","title":"Rozier Sr., Pastor Cecil J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Cecil J. Rozier Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR794/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57653","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1347183,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Health; vital records reports and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for vital records reports and data from the state registrar relating to child abuse reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB993/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57636","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1347184,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Torts; presumption against liability for certain businesses that are open to the general public; a definition; criteria; exceptions; 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 regarding torts, so as to provide for a presumption against liability for certain businesses that are open to the general public; to provide for a definition; to provide for criteria; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB419/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57633","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1347185,"bill_number":"SR796","title":"Pompey, Lieutenant Commander Wanda Gail; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Commander Wanda Gail Pompey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR796/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57650","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1347187,"bill_number":"HR1239","title":"Dan Magill Memorial Intersection; Clarke County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Dan Magill and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1239/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57640","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1347188,"bill_number":"HR1242","title":"Smith, Ronald \"Ronny\" Riggs; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronald \"Ronny\" Riggs Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1242/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57643","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1347189,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Screven, City of; terms of mayor and city council; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Screven, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2114), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for election dates; to revise meeting dates for the city council; to revise the powers of the mayor; to remove provisions related to the police court; to provide for a municipal court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB990/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57627","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1347190,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Healthcare Transparency and Accountability 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 transparency relating to state healthcare plans and its contractors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an oversight committee; to provide for its members and powers; to provide for information from state contractors and others to the oversight committee regarding state healthcare plans; to provide for confidentiality of certain records; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB991/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57628","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1348624,"bill_number":"HR1260","title":"Chen, Summer; Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Summer Chen on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1260/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57715","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348627,"bill_number":"SR801","title":"Cooper, Jerry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Cooper on his outstanding service with the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR801/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57663","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1348629,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Atlanta Judicial Circuit; provide for the selection of the chief judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the selection of the chief judge of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1006/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57679","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1348632,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Forsyth, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Forsyth 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1005/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57678","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1348635,"bill_number":"HR1257","title":"Georgia Food Bank Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's eight food banks and recognizing March 5, 2020, as Georgia Food Bank Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1257/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57711","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1348637,"bill_number":"HR1265","title":"Paterson, Gabrielle; Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gabrielle Paterson on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1265/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57720","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348640,"bill_number":"SR810","title":"School Districts; establish and maintain recycling programs; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging school districts to establish and maintain recycling programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR810/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57690","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1348643,"bill_number":"SR811","title":"Martinez, Emmanuel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emmanuel Martinez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR811/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57703","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1348646,"bill_number":"HR1264","title":"Moya, Juliana; Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juliana Moya on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1264/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57719","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348648,"bill_number":"SR813","title":"Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR813/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57702","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1348650,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"\"The Debbie Vance Act\"; court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for convictions and sentences of defendants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the Georgia Crime Information Center, respectively, so as to provide that the court imposing sentence may grant the relief of vacatur for convictions and sentences of defendants who obtained such convictions and sentences as a direct result of being victims of trafficking for labor or 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB435/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57682","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1348655,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Buildings and housing; residential industrial building; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to factory built buildings and dwelling units, so as to revise the definition of residential industrial building; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1008/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57691","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1348658,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Primaries and Elections; law regarding authorizing nonpartisan elections; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise the law regarding authorizing nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB436/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57699","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1348660,"bill_number":"HR1246","title":"Legislative and elected officials; support public policy that serves the interests and needs of all Georgians; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging legislative and elected officials to support public policy that serves the interests and needs of all Georgians; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1246/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57675","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1348663,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Ogeechee Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge of the superior courts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1003/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57676","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1348667,"bill_number":"HR1254","title":"Verniero, Honorable Samuel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Samuel Verniero; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1254/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57708","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1348670,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Motor vehicles; personal assistive mobility devices; prohibit clinging to vehicles","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 prohibit clinging to vehicles; to prohibit passengers from riding on such devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1009/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57692","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1348673,"bill_number":"SR799","title":"Hullander, Vanita; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vanita Hullander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR799/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57659","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1348675,"bill_number":"HR1248","title":"House Study Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality Among African Americans; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality Among African Americans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1248/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57695","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1348677,"bill_number":"SR812","title":"Fulcher, Ray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ray Fulcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR812/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57705","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1348680,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Braselton, Town of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Braselton 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1000/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57672","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1348684,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; home study students and private school students to take courses at a college and career academy; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to authorize home study students and private school students to take courses at a college and career academy; to provide for definitions; to provide for forms and procedures; to provide for requirements; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB430/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57664","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1348687,"bill_number":"HR1261","title":"Arora, Vani; Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vani Arora on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1261/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57716","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348690,"bill_number":"HR1253","title":"Rugby ATL; inaugural season and contributions to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rugby ATL for its inaugural season and contributions to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1253/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57707","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":1348693,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Life Insurance; annual notification of policy owners and requested beneficiaries of the existence of such policies; require","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 require annual notification to policy owners and requested beneficiaries of the existence of such policies; to require insurers to review the National Association of Insurance Commissioners life insurance policy locator on a quarterly basis; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a sunset provision for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB432/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57667","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1348695,"bill_number":"HR1251","title":"Congress; propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a two-thirds' approval vote of the House of Representatives in order to begin impeachment proceedings against a sitting president; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a two-thirds' approval vote of the House of Representatives in order to begin impeachment proceedings against a sitting president; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1251/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57698","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1348698,"bill_number":"SR808","title":"Williams, Johnetta \"Candi\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johnetta \"Candi\" Williams on Women's Veterans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR808/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57688","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1348701,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"State holidays; Pure Bred Dog Day in Georgia; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state holidays and observances, so as to designate a Pure Bred Dog Day in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB999/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57671","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1348704,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"'Diabetes Drug Pricing Transparency Act of 2020'; disclosure of diabetes prescription drug pricing; require","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 disclosure of diabetes prescription drug pricing; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a listing of diabetes prescription drugs; to provide for drug manufacturer and pharmacy benefits manager report forms and insurer pricing reports; to provide for certain other reports; to provide for penalties; 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 penalties regarding unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions; 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":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB433/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57701","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1348707,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; Division of Historic Preservation; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-58 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Natural Resources and its Division of Historic Preservation and historic preservation grant program, so as to provide for and revise definitions; to revise certain provisions regarding eligibility of historic property for funding under such program; to provide for cooperation between private property owners and nonprofit organizations regarding historic preservation grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1011/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57694","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1348709,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Dunson, Hatcher, and Wells Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-324.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to video monitoring cameras in classrooms providing special education services, requirements, evaluations, and funding, so as to provide for the placement of video monitoring cameras in classrooms providing special education services to students who qualify for such services under certain eligibility categories; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1001/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57673","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1348715,"bill_number":"SR804","title":"Wright, Amiya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Amiya Wright for being selected to compete in the Boys & Girls Club State Youth of the Year competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR804/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57684","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1348719,"bill_number":"SR800","title":"My Style Matters; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending My Style Matters and its program Kick Can't-cer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR800/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57662","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1348721,"bill_number":"HR1263","title":"Kalra, Siya; Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Siya Kalra on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1263/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57718","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348723,"bill_number":"SR798","title":"Parris, Earl H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Earl H. Parris on his outstanding public service as a council member in Summerville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR798/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57658","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1348726,"bill_number":"HR1249","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":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1249/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57696","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348729,"bill_number":"HR1255","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the state capitol; February 9-15, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9-15, 2020, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1255/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57709","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1348732,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"'Georgia Cooperative Associations Code'; formation of general cooperative associations under the laws of this state; 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 the formation of general cooperative associations under the laws of this state; to provide for duties of the Secretary of State; to provide for procedures and requirements for membership in and the formation, governance, management, meetings, voting, and dissolution of general cooperative associations; to provide for exceptions for applicability; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB437/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57704","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1348735,"bill_number":"SB429","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":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB429/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57666","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1348737,"bill_number":"SR814","title":"Young, Dr. Katrina McCollum; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Katrina McCollum Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR814/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57721","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1348740,"bill_number":"HR1250","title":"Transportation, Department of; erect sound barriers for the City of Hapeville; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect sound barriers for the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1250/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57697","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1348743,"bill_number":"SR809","title":"World Hearing Day; recognize March 3, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2020, as World Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR809/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57689","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1348746,"bill_number":"SR805","title":"New Providence Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Providence Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR805/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57685","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1348751,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Annual Performance Evaluation; definition of \"on-time graduation rate\"; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-210 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual performance evaluation, so as to provide for a definition of \"on-time graduation rate\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB431/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57665","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1348754,"bill_number":"HR1259","title":"Upton, Brianna; Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brianna Upton on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1259/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57713","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348756,"bill_number":"HR1252","title":"Meningococcal B Awareness Day at the state capitol; April 24, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 24, 2020, as Meningococcal B Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1252/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57706","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1348758,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Waste Management; plastic bags and food service disposable containers composed of polystyrene foam; prohibit","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 prohibit plastic bags and food service disposable containers that are composed of polystyrene foam; to provide for exemptions; to provide for enforcement and fines; to provide for a hotline and form to report violations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB434/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57700","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1348763,"bill_number":"SR802","title":"Carroll County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 65th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR802/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57668","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1348766,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Income tax; add Georgia income tax paid by an individual to Georgia taxable net income to the extent such tax was deducted in determining federal taxable income","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 of, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to add Georgia income tax paid by an individual to Georgia taxable net income to the extent such tax was deducted in determining federal 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1002/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57674","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1348767,"bill_number":"SR807","title":"Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Program (CTAE); honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Georgia's nationally-recognized Career, Technical and Agricultural Education program and the educators whose expertise prepares hundreds of thousands of Georgia students for college and the workforce each year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR807/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57687","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1348770,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975\"; deceptive practice of musical performance; without recording group's permission; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,\" so as to prohibit the deceptive practice of musical performance groups advertising and appearing as the recording group without the recording group's permission or denoting that it is a salute or tribute performance; to provide for definitions; to specify violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB428/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57661","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1348772,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Protecting individuals from discrimination; legislative findings and intent; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-201 of the O.C.G.A., Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, education, and employment, respectively, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; relating to definitions relative to fair housing, general provisions regarding education, and general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles historically associated with race; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1010/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57693","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1348775,"bill_number":"HR1258","title":"Kendall, Crystal; 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Crystal Kendall for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1258/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57712","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1348780,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Game and fish; effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, so as to change the effective date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources; to revise the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence; to amend Code Section 52-7-12.5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ordering drug, alcohol, or other substance tests and implied consent notice relative to operation of watercraft, so as to revise the implied consent warning; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to other state symbols, so as to designate the shoal bass as the official Georgia state riverine sport fish; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB998/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57670","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1348781,"bill_number":"HR1266","title":"Arms, Julianna; Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julianna Arms on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1266/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57714","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348784,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Medicaid; actuarial study of the fiscal impact of carving out pharmacy benefits; Department of Community Health; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicaid generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to engage an actuary to conduct an actuarial study of the fiscal impact of carving out pharmacy benefits from the state's current Medicaid care management organizations; to provide for actions based on the results of the actuarial study; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB427/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57660","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1348787,"bill_number":"SR803","title":"Wade, James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Wade as an exemplar of citizenry during Black History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR803/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57683","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1348790,"bill_number":"SR806","title":"Austin, Johntá; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Johntá Austin for his contributions to the music industry and the economic prosperity of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR806/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57686","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1348792,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Coach Safely 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 require volunteer coaches with youth athletic associations to undergo training to reduce the likelihood of injuries to youth athletes engaged in high risk athletics; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide a defense from liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1007/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57680","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1348793,"bill_number":"HR1256","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":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1256/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57710","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1348795,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Georgia Resident In-State Tuition 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 that students other than nonimmigrant aliens as defined in federal law shall be classified as in-state for tuition purposes subject to certain conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB997/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57669","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1348798,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Income tax; credits for higher education for the Fort Gordon Cyber Security and Information Technology Innovation Corridor and the Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor; 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 regarding income taxes, so as to provide for income tax credits for higher education for the Fort Gordon Cyber Security and Information Technology Innovation Corridor and the Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1004/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57677","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1348801,"bill_number":"HR1262","title":"Kaur, Darshleen; Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Darshleen Kaur on the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts' highest honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1262/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57717","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1348804,"bill_number":"HR1247","title":"Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor; official technology innovation corridor in Georgia; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the Savannah Logistics Technology Innovation Corridor as an official technology innovation corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1247/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57681","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1349650,"bill_number":"SR828","title":"Atlanta Basketball Host Committee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Basketball Host Committee and welcoming the 2020 National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Men's Final Four to Atlanta and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR828/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57770","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1349656,"bill_number":"SR825","title":"Education; Georgia's gifted and talented students; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the education of Georgia's gifted and talented students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR825/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57761","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1349662,"bill_number":"SR827","title":"Dortch Jr., Thomas W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas W. Dortch Jr. on his outstanding public service in Georgia's educational institutions and his contributions to Georgia's economic prosperity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR827/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57769","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1349667,"bill_number":"HR1267","title":"Van Peavy Interchange; Dooly County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Van Peavy and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1267/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57742","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1349672,"bill_number":"HR1276","title":"Snell, Christeen, MLS; outstanding service as the library director for the Fayette County Public Library; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christeen Snell, MLS, on her outstanding service as the library director for the Fayette County Public Library; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1276/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57764","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1349677,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Twiggs County; office of chief judge of the Magistrate Court; 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 Twiggs 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1030/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57776","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1349682,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"South Fulton, City of; require review of ordinances by committees prior to adoption","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 require review of ordinances by committees prior to adoption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1028/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57774","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1349687,"bill_number":"SR818","title":"Right to Register and Vote; only citizens of the United States shall have a right to vote in elections; clarify- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to clarify that only citizens of the United States shall have a right to vote in elections 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":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR818/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57726","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1349693,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Eminent Domain; alternative process for a county, municipality, or consolidated government to condemn certain blighted properties; provide","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 regarding eminent domain, so as to provide for an alternative process for a county, municipality, or consolidated government to condemn certain blighted properties; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB444/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57772","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1349698,"bill_number":"HR1268","title":"Emma Darnell Memorial Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Emma Darnell and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1268/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57743","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1349703,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4062), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1025/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57749","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1349709,"bill_number":"SR822","title":"Spelman College Day; recognize February 27, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2020, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR822/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57744","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1349715,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Twiggs County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Twiggs County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1029/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57775","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1349721,"bill_number":"HR1278","title":"Baldwin, Beauty Poole; Georgia's first black school superintendent; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Beauty Poole Baldwin, Georgia's first black school superintendent; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1278/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57766","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1349726,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Motor vehicles; license suspension for conviction of drug related offenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for license suspension for conviction of drug related offenses; to provide for conditions for reinstatement for such suspended licenses; to reduce the number of required hours in the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to require submission of a business plan for operation of such programs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 56th, 23rd, 7th","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1020/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57738","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1349732,"bill_number":"HR1279","title":"State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1279/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57767","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1349737,"bill_number":"HR1273","title":"American Heart Month; February 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1273/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57760","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1349742,"bill_number":"SR823","title":"Kennesaw State University Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kennesaw State University football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR823/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57745","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1349748,"bill_number":"HR1277","title":"Harris, Elizabeth Carlock; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Elizabeth Carlock Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1277/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57765","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1349754,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Public officers and employees; revise when dependents qualify for a payment of indemnification for death under the Georgia State Indemnification Fund","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 revise when dependents qualify for a payment of indemnification for death under the Georgia State Indemnification Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1017/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57735","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1349760,"bill_number":"SR820","title":"Devineni, Neha; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Neha Devineni upon receiving the Prudential Spirit of Community Award and being named one of the top two youth volunteers in Georgia for the year 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR820/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57728","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1349765,"bill_number":"HR1272","title":"Georgia HOPE Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2020, as Georgia HOPE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1272/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57759","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1349770,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Postsecondary education; fee waiver for students who serve full time or part time as graduate teaching or research assistants at units of the University System of Georgia; 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 fee waiver for students who serve full time or part time as graduate teaching or research assistants at units of the University System of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1023/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57741","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1349776,"bill_number":"SR817","title":"Joseph, Dr. Jann L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jann L. Joseph as the third president of Georgia Gwinnett College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR817/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57729","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1349781,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Property; dispossessory proceedings; revise procedures for the initiation of dispossessory actions","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 revise procedures for the initiation of dispossessory actions; to require a demand by the owner and a tenant's opportunity to cure; to provide for notice and service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1022/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57740","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1349787,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"South Fulton, City of; offices of mayor and councilmember are part time; provide","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, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3910), so as to provide that the offices of mayor and councilmember are part time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1019/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57737","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1349792,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Atkinson County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Atkinson County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4771), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 27, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3808), so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1016/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57734","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1349798,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"State Income Tax; all expenditures of a production company's state certified productions may be combined to meet spending thresholds; 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 that all expenditures of a production company's state certified productions may be combined to meet spending thresholds; to lower spending thresholds; to increase the value of the tax credit; to lower the cap on credits for certain years; to provide for transferability of the tax credit; to provide for conditions and limitations; to revise 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":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB441/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57755","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1349802,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Health; freestanding emergency departments under the certificate of need program; provide","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 freestanding emergency departments under the certificate of need program; to provide an exemption from certificate of need requirements for certain inpatient beds for behavioral health patients and for freestanding emergency departments in rural counties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1024/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57748","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1349808,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Insurance; rebates received from pharmaceutical manufacturers; provide requirements","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 provide for requirements relating to rebates received from pharmaceutical manufacturers; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain activity; to provide for transparency; to prohibit public disclosure of certain information relating to rebates; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1027/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57751","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1349814,"bill_number":"SR824","title":"State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR824/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57753","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1349818,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to authorize certain water and water and sewer authorities to be designated as local issuing authorities for land-disturbing activity permits; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB445/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57777","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1349824,"bill_number":"HR1275","title":"Trantham, Anna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Anna Trantham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1275/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57763","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1349830,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Garnishment Proceedings; revise; uniform procedures for garnishment actions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to revise procedures for garnishment proceedings; to provide for uniform procedures for garnishment actions; to provide definitions; to limit the maximum part of disposable earnings subject to garnishment in relation to certain educational or student loans; to provide a fixed time for continuous garnishments; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB443/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57771","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1349836,"bill_number":"HR1280","title":"Joint Study Committee on Childhood Lead Exposure; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Childhood Lead Exposure; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1280/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57773","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1349841,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"PeachCare for Adults Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to establish the PeachCare for Adults Program; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission of federal waiver requests; to provide for requirements; to provide for providers; to provide for administration of 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":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1013/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57731","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1349847,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Education; certain individuals between ages 21 and 35 may be eligible to enroll in charter school that provides instruction only for over-age students; 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 between ages 21 and 35 may be eligible to enroll in a charter school that provides instruction only for over-age students; to provide for an exception to the maximum age of eligibility for enrollment; to authorize local boards of education or the State Charter Schools Commission to approve charter schools that serve only an over-age population; to provide for funding for such charter schools; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB440/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57746","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1349853,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Local government; downtown development authorities; remove provision providing perpetual existence to such authorities","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 remove a provision providing perpetual existence to such authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1014/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57732","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1349857,"bill_number":"HR1269","title":"House Study Committee on Local Law Enforcement Retirement; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Local Law Enforcement Retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1269/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57752","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1349863,"bill_number":"HR1274","title":"Gordon Central High School Performing Arts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Gordon Central High School Performing Arts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1274/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57762","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1349869,"bill_number":"SR815","title":"Fort Valley State University Day; recognize February 25, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol in recognition of the university's 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR815/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57723","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1349875,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Property; amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit amendments to property owners' association instruments and covenants that restrict rental of residential lots and plots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB442/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57756","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1349879,"bill_number":"HR1271","title":"Hungary Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2020; supporting economic, cultural, security, and educational cooperation with Hungary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting economic, cultural, security, and educational cooperation with Hungary and recognizing February 8, 2020, as Hungary Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1271/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57758","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1349885,"bill_number":"SR819","title":"Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day; recognize March 28, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2020, as Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR819/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57727","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1349891,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Appling County; ascertaining whether electors desire to reduce the size of the board of commissioners; nonbinding advisory referendum; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Appling County desire to reduce the size of the board of commissioners by eliminating the position of the at-large commission chairperson; 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB438/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57722","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1349896,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; any tax credit earned, claimed, transferred, or sold by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment company that violates state or federal child labor laws or rules; disallow and recapture","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 the \"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act,\" so as to disallow and recapture any tax credit earned, claimed, transferred, or sold by a production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company that violates state or federal child labor laws or rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1012/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57730","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1349902,"bill_number":"SR816","title":"Afterschool Day; recognize February 25, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR816/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57724","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1349908,"bill_number":"SR829","title":"National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women upon the grand occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR829/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57768","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1349913,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry; inclusion of building products in construction on the registry; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry, so as to provide for the inclusion of building products in construction on the registry; to revise definitions; to allow participants in the registry to voluntarily record the utilization of carbon sequestration; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for certified third-party organizations to measure the amount of carbon sequestered from building materials that sequester carbon dioxide; to require the State Forestry Commission to publish a list of certified organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1015/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57733","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1349919,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Georgia Driver's Education Commission; increase the additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinance under \"Joshua's Law\"","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 for violation of traffic laws or ordinances under \"Joshua's Law\"; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1021/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57739","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1349924,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Education; number of REACH scholars to be designated by participating school systems; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-499 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selection of REACH scholars, so as to revise the number of REACH scholars to be designated by participating school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1026/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57750","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1349930,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Juvenile Code; enhanced notice to and improved participation of foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers in certain hearings; provide","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 for enhanced notice to and improved participation of foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers in certain hearings; to provide for the court's consideration of issues relevant to a child's placement, care, well-being, and permanency raised by such persons; to require certain findings be made by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB439/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57725","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1349934,"bill_number":"HR1270","title":"Wood, June; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending June Wood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1270/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57757","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1349940,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Special license plates; Support Our Troops, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or 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 establish a specialty license plate honoring Support Our Troops, Inc.; 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":"2020-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1018/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57736","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1349946,"bill_number":"SR826","title":"Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; recognize March 3, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia on its day at the state capitol on March 3, 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR826/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57754","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1349951,"bill_number":"SR821","title":"Lotteries and Nonprofit Bingo Games; sports betting in this state under certain circumstances; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for sports betting in this state under certain circumstances; 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":"2020-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR821/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57747","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1351549,"bill_number":"SR839","title":"Isakson, Senator Johnny; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Johnny Isakson on his retirement after 45 years of public service and commitment to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR839/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57797","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1351550,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Cobb County; State Court; change salary of the executive assistant to the clerk","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 378), so as to change the salary of the executive assistant to the clerk 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1033/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57786","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1351551,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority; membership; change","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), so as to change the membership of said Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB450/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57796","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1351553,"bill_number":"HR1282","title":"House Study Committee on Evaluating, Simplifying, and Eliminating Duplication of Regulatory Requirements for Mental Health and Social Services Providers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Evaluating, Simplifying, and Eliminating Duplication of Regulatory Requirements for Mental Health and Social Services Providers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1282/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57816","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1351554,"bill_number":"HR1294","title":"Giving Kitchen; 2019 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award; its work to support and empower food service workers in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Giving Kitchen for receiving the 2019 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award for its work to support and empower food service workers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1294/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57828","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1351555,"bill_number":"HR1296","title":"Awesome Girls Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2020; celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Awesome Girl Awards and Regina Sunshine Robinson Global Network's Awesome Girl Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2020, as Awesome Girls Day at the state capitol and celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Awesome Girl Awards and Regina Sunshine Robinson Global Network's Awesome Girl Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1296/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57829","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1351558,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Contracts; additional protections for consumers who enter into service contracts that contain lengthy automatic renewal provisions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to provide additional protections for consumers who enter into service contracts that contain lengthy automatic renewal provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1039/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57802","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1351559,"bill_number":"HR1289","title":"Benjamin, Reverend Tommie Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Tommie Lee Benjamin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1289/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57823","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1351560,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Fannin County; levy an excise tax; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Fannin County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1042/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57805","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1351561,"bill_number":"SR832","title":"Ruggirello, Olivia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Olivia Ruggirello, as a member of the Curriculum Associates 2020 Class of Extraordinary Educators; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR832/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57778","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1351564,"bill_number":"HR1297","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":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1297/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57830","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1351565,"bill_number":"HR1298","title":"Johnson, Mayor Judy Jordan; outstanding service and contributions to the City of Lawrenceville; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson for her outstanding service and contributions to the City of Lawrenceville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1298/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57831","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1351566,"bill_number":"SR838","title":"Hriczov, Colonel Carol Veronia","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Carol Veronia Hriczov on the occasion of her military retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR838/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57792","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1351568,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Sales and use tax; certain tax exemptions; repeal sunset provisions","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 sunset provisions regarding certain tax exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1035/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57798","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1351570,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Labor and industrial relations; violations of provisions related to employment of minors; provide civil penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to provide civil penalties for violations of provisions related to employment of minors; to provide for the Commissioner of Labor to appoint administrative adjudicators to hear and decide appeals for such violations; to provide for collection of delinquent penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1034/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57787","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1351571,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act,\" so as to move certain sound recordings from qualified production activities to production expenditures; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1037/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57800","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1351572,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association; certain persons receiving insurance coverage from health maintenance organization subscriber contracts or health care corporation plans; extend association protections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, so as to extend association protections to certain persons receiving insurance coverage from health maintenance organization subscriber contracts or health care corporation plans; to provide for applicability; to provide for modernization and updates; to provide for revisions to the assessment formula on long-term care insurance written by impaired or insolvent insurers; to provide for the recoupment of assessments on certain members through a surcharge on premiums as approved by the Commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1050/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57813","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1351574,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Fannin County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Fannin County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4355), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4629), 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1043/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57806","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1351576,"bill_number":"SR831","title":"Dr. Tsai Ing-wen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Tsai Ing-wen upon her election as the 15th President of Taiwan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR831/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57779","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1351577,"bill_number":"SR837","title":"Celebrate H.E.R. Appreciation Gala; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the third annual Celebrate H.E.R. Appreciation Gala; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR837/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57791","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1351580,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Ad valorem tax; new exception to the two-year assessment freeze; provide","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 provide a new exception to the two-year assessment freeze; to require production of certain documents regarding appeals related to commercial real estate; to repeal procedures related to payment of tax bills during appeals; to limit awards of attorney's fees; to exclude certain parcels from evaluation; to provide for valuation methods; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1038/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57801","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1351581,"bill_number":"SR836","title":"Woods, Noah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noah Woods for his bravery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR836/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57789","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1351582,"bill_number":"HR1285","title":"Ensley, Coach William \"Bill\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Coach William \"Bill\" Ensley Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1285/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57819","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1351583,"bill_number":"HR1286","title":"Public Health Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2020; efforts of the Department of Public Health and district health directors for their past, present, and future work on behalf of Georgia's citizens; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2020, as Public Health Day at the state capitol and commending the efforts of the Department of Public Health and district health directors for their past, present, and future work on behalf of Georgia's citizens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1286/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57820","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1351585,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Insurance; include flood risk reduction in the enumerated list of county purposes for which certain proceeds from county taxes shall be used","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-8-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the funding of services, or reduction of ad valorem taxes, in unincorporated areas of counties and powers and duties of governing authority, so as to include flood risk reduction in the enumerated list of county purposes for which certain proceeds from county taxes shall be used; to provide that funding for flood risk reduction shall be derived specifically from premium taxes; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1045/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57808","sponsor":"Don Hogan"},
{"bill_id":1351587,"bill_number":"HR1284","title":"Granito, Savannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Savannah Granito; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1284/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57818","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1351588,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Health; certificate of need laws; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for permits to operate certain health care related institutions, so as to provide that certain facilities that perform medical procedures only in non-sterile procedure rooms that are exempt from certificate of need requirements or are not required to obtain a certificate of need are not subject to certain requirements relating to their physical plant under certificate of need laws; to provide that such facilities cannot be denied a permit based on not meeting a certificate of need requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1032/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57785","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1351589,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Arabi, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Arabi; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, powers, and construction; to provide for pending matters; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1051/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57814","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1351590,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Firearms; weapons carry license holders from certain weapons carry restrictions; exempt","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 exempt weapons carry license holders from certain weapons carry restrictions; to account for weapons carry reciprocity; to provide for conforming references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB449/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57790","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1351592,"bill_number":"HR1290","title":"Thompson, Reverend Valerie Allen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Valerie Allen Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1290/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57824","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1351593,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for noncommercial written materials of certain nonprofit organizations; repeal a sunset provision","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 sunset provision regarding a tax exemption for noncommercial written materials of certain nonprofit organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1044/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57807","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1351597,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Local government; compensation and benefits for employees and members of governing authorities; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to home rule powers, so as to revise provisions relating to compensation and benefits for employees and members of governing authorities; to provide for elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1048/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57811","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1351598,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Save School Money Act; enact","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":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1031/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57784","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1351599,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; disposition of certain forfeited assets; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act,\" so as to provide for the disposition of certain forfeited assets; to repeal the requirement for certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1036/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57799","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1351601,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Work Based Learning Programs; definitions regarding work based learning and related positions and programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to work based learning programs, legislative intent, participation, standards, coordination, and funding, so as to provide for definitions regarding work based learning and related positions and programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB447/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57782","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1351602,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"State government; facilitate sharing of information and reporting of cyber attacks; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 38 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs and state government, respectively, so as to facilitate the sharing of information and reporting of cyber attacks; to require governmental agencies and utilities to report any cyber attacks to the director of emergency management and homeland security; to provide for the director to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for proceedings related to cybersecurity to be held in executive session; to provide for certain information, data, and reports related to cybersecurity and cyber attacks to be exempt from public disclosure and inspection; 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":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1049/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57812","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1351603,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Health; newborn screening for various disorders; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to revise provisions relating to newborn screening for various disorders; to create the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations to the department when a new disorder is added to the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel; to provide for requests for appropriations to cover new disorders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1054/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57840","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1351605,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Deficiencies Connected with Improvements to Realty and Resulting Injuries; actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51; clarify","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 on recovery for deficiencies connected with improvements to realty and resulting injuries, so as to clarify actions that may be brought pursuant to Code Section 9-3-51 regarding deficiencies in connection with improvements to realty; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB451/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57837","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1351606,"bill_number":"SR841","title":"Legislative Acts; void; people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of this state may petition the judiciary for declaratory relief from certain acts of this state or certain local governments or officers or employees thereof that violate the laws or Constitution of this state or the Constitution of the United States; 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":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR841/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57836","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1351608,"bill_number":"HR1293","title":"Bloom Our Youth; licensed child welfare agency; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bloom Our Youth, a licensed child welfare agency; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1293/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57827","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1351609,"bill_number":"SR840","title":"Gordon State College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gordon State College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR840/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57834","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1351610,"bill_number":"HR1287","title":"Carlisle, Reverend Dr. Carolyn C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Carolyn C. Carlisle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1287/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57821","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1351613,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Cash Bonds; unclaimed cash bonds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization of posting cash bonds generally, furnishing of receipt to person posting bond, recordation of receipt of bond on docket, and disposal of unclaimed bonds, so as to provide for unclaimed cash bonds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB446/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57780","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1351614,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"County Law Libraries; county governing authorities to authorize the charging and collection of law library fees in county recorders' courts and magistrate courts; allow","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 allow county governing authorities to authorize the charging and collection of law library fees in county recorders' courts and magistrate courts; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and costs of magistrate courts, so as to provide for the charging of law library fees in magistrate courts by general law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB448/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57794","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1351616,"bill_number":"HR1283","title":"Dr. Randy Valimont Memorial Highway; Spalding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Randy Valimont and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1283/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57817","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1351617,"bill_number":"HR1288","title":"Davis, Pino Wells; 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Pino Wells Davis for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1288/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57822","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1351619,"bill_number":"HR1291","title":"Spiece, Reverend David G.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend David G. Spiece; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1291/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57825","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1351620,"bill_number":"SR835","title":"King, Dr. Jacob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jacob King for his service to the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR835/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57793","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1351621,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Courts; statutory rules and procedures for the recusal or disqualification of judges of the superior and state courts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding courts, so as to provide for statutory rules and procedures for the recusal or disqualification of judges of the superior and state courts; to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the O.C.G.A., 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; from presiding in a particular case or proceeding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB453/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57839","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1351623,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Commerce and trade; provide for assistance to individuals with disabilities at self-service gasoline stations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petroleum products, so as to provide for assistance to individuals with disabilities at self-service gasoline stations; to provide for requirements for assistance; to provide for signage on gasoline pumps with information relating to the assistance; to provide for violations and fines; to provide for enforcement; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1046/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57809","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1351625,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Appellate Practice and Arraignment and Pleas; judgments of conviction entered upon a plea of guilty; withdraw the right of appeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 and Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice and arraignment and pleas generally, respectively, so as to withdraw the right of appeal on judgments of conviction entered upon a plea of guilty; to provide for the direct appeal of all judgments or orders granting or refusing motions to recuse or disqualify a judge from presiding in a particular case or proceeding; to provide limitations on when a trial court shall consider motions to withdraw the plea of \"guilty\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB452/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57838","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1351626,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Trusts; modifying or terminating a noncharitable irrevocable trust; revise certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reformation, modification, division, consolidation, and termination of trusts, so as to revise certain requirements for modifying or terminating a noncharitable irrevocable trust; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1047/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57810","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1351629,"bill_number":"HR1281","title":"Thunder Road; Dawson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating Thunder Road; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1281/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57788","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1351630,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Sales and use tax; sale or use of equipment used in the business of providing communications services; 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 for an exemption from state and local sales and use taxes for the sale or use of equipment used in the business of providing communications services; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for an aggregate annual cap for refunded amounts and pro rata refunds if such cap is exceeded; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1052/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57815","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1351631,"bill_number":"HR1292","title":"Allen, Reverend Richard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Richard Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1292/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57826","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1351632,"bill_number":"HR1299","title":"Georgia Asian American Lobby Day at the state capitol; February 24, 2020; contributions of Georgia's Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of Georgia's Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and recognizing February 24, 2020, as Georgia Asian American Lobby Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1299/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57832","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1351633,"bill_number":"SR830","title":"Taiwan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR830/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57781","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1351636,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Penal institutions; total maximum fee that shall be collected when pay-only probation is imposed; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to revise the total maximum fee that shall be collected when pay-only probation is imposed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1040/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57803","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1351637,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"The Promise Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for the crime of cyberbullying; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1053/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57835","sponsor":"Michael Wilensky"},
{"bill_id":1351638,"bill_number":"SR834","title":"Home Builders Association of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Home Builders Association of Georgia for its many valuable contributions on behalf of the citizens of Georgia and recognizing February 27, 2020, as the Home Builders Association of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR834/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57795","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1351640,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Crimes and offenses; provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to provide that the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; to revise the criminal penalty; to provide for a civil penalty under certain circumstances; to amend Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to instructional materials and content, so as to provide oversight by the State Board of Education in prescribing preventive measures for distribution of harmful materials to minors; preventive measures and establish a review committee, and minimum standards for filtering content of online materials that are harmful to minors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1041/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57804","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1351641,"bill_number":"HR1295","title":"Collins, Victoria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victoria Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1295/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57833","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1351642,"bill_number":"SR833","title":"Joint Study Committee on Preparing Our Future Workforce; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Preparing Our Future Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR833/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57783","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1352648,"bill_number":"HR1301","title":"General Assembly; United States Corps of Engineers; perform additional environmental studies and evaluate the riverbanks of the Chattahoochee River above Columbus, Georgia; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia General Assembly and the United States Corps of Engineers to perform additional environmental studies and evaluate the riverbanks of the Chattahoochee River above Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1301/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57866","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1352649,"bill_number":"HR1302","title":"Joint Study Committee on Chronic Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Chronic Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1302/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57867","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1352651,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Income tax; credit for new electric vehicles and electric vehicle chargers; revise","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 revise a tax credit for new electric vehicles and electric vehicle chargers; to specify eligible business enterprises; to provide for aggregate caps and sunset provisions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1066/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57863","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1352652,"bill_number":"HR1320","title":"Coosa High School girls volleyball team; winning the 2019 GHSA 2A/A State Volleyball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Coosa High School girls volleyball team for winning the 2019 GHSA 2A/A State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1320/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57895","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1352654,"bill_number":"HR1313","title":"Litman, Abby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Abby Litman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1313/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57878","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1352655,"bill_number":"SR843","title":"Atlanta Track Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Track Club and welcoming the United States Olympic Team Trials-Marathon to Atlanta and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR843/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57841","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1352656,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Primaries and Elections; persons 17 years of age may register to vote and may vote in political party primaries under certain conditions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that persons 17 years of age may register to vote and may vote in political party primaries under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB455/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57843","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1352657,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Georgia Smoke-free Air Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 20, and 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, education, and health, respectively, so as to revise and provide certain definitions regarding the sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes, tobacco, tobacco related objects, and vapor products to include vapor products that do not contain nicotine; to increase the age of individuals to which sales or distribution of such products and marijuana flavored products are prohibited; to allow for the enactment of more restrictive prohibitions on activities related to tobacco products; to amend the \"Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005\" to include electronic smoking devices; to change the short title of such Act and to make conforming changes to the penalty and other provisions related to such Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1064/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57861","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1352658,"bill_number":"HR1319","title":"Boy Scout Troop 933; 100 years scouting in Vidalia, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Boy Scout Troop 933 for 100 years of scouting in Vidalia, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1319/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57894","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1352660,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Agriculture; further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial by-products by local governments; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil amendments, so as to authorize further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial by-products by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1057/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57847","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1352661,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Medical assistance; termination of enrollment in Medicaid of a dual enrollee unless a manual review is conducted verifying that the recipient is no longer eligible; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to prohibit the termination of enrollment in Medicaid of a dual enrollee unless a manual review is conducted verifying that the recipient is no longer eligible; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1063/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57860","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1352663,"bill_number":"HR1324","title":"Archibald, Eloise Scott; 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Eloise Scott Archibald for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1324/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57899","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1352664,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Speed Detection Devices and Red Light Cameras; use of speed detection devices by law enforcement officers employed for the patrol of an 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 devices and red light cameras, so as to provide for the use of speed detection devices by law enforcement officers employed for the patrol of an elementary or secondary school; to repeal and reserve provisions related to definitions; to amend Code Section 40-5-57 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB458/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57901","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1352666,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Education; fee waiver for students who serve full time or part time as graduate teaching/research assistant at units of the University System of Georgia; 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 fee waiver for students who serve full time or part time as graduate teaching or research assistants at units of the University System of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB457/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57857","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1352667,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Revenue and taxation; encompass certain transactions of digital goods and services; expand sales and use tax","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 expand sales and use taxation to encompass certain transactions of digital goods and services; to revise and 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":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1056/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57846","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1352669,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; regulatory powers of cities and counties with certificates of public necessity and convenience or medallion programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the regulatory powers of cities and counties with certificates of public necessity and convenience or medallion programs; to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB460/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57900","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1352670,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation and State Government; funding for the deployment of certain communications services throughout this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 46 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation and state government, respectively, so as to provide funding for the deployment of certain communications services throughout this state; to change certain provisions relating to the Universal Access Fund so as to modernize such Act and to provide for a certain portion of such fund to be used for the deployment of broadband services in unserved areas; to provide for limitations and sunset provisions; to change certain provisions relating to Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative to provide for such funding awards; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB459/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57902","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1352672,"bill_number":"HR1317","title":"Afterschool Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1317/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57892","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1352673,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"State government; state contracting certification that a boycott of Israel is not to be conducted by the other party; revise applicability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure, so as to revise the applicability of the state contracting certification that a boycott of Israel is not to be conducted by the other party; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1058/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57848","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1352675,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act; prior school year requirement; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act, so as to revise the prior school year requirement; to revise eligibility for students; to revise the basis for calculating scholarship amounts; to require annual parent surveys and a complaint procedure for scholarship calculations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1059/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57849","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1352676,"bill_number":"HR1314","title":"Georgia's nationally recognized Career, Technical and Agricultural Education program; educators whose expertise prepares hundreds of thousands of Georgia students for college and the workforce each year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Georgia's nationally recognized Career, Technical and Agricultural Education program and the educators whose expertise prepares hundreds of thousands of Georgia students for college and the workforce each year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1314/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57879","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1352677,"bill_number":"SR847","title":"Georgia Food Bank Day; recognize March 5, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's eight food banks and recognizing March 5, 2020, as Georgia Food Bank Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR847/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57853","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1352679,"bill_number":"HR1322","title":"Trion High School boys wrestling team; winning the 2019-2020 Class A Boys Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School boys wrestling team for winning the 2019-2020 Class A Boys Wrestling Dual State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1322/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57897","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1352680,"bill_number":"SR842","title":"Stringer, Major Ruth; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Ruth Stringer for her public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR842/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57842","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1352682,"bill_number":"HR1323","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; 2019 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2019 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1323/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57898","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1352683,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Education; tuition, fees, and other charges for part-time students of the University System of Georgia shall be charged at a per credit hour rate; 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 tuition, fees, and other charges for part-time students of the University System of Georgia shall be charged at a per credit hour rate; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide that tuition, fees, and other charges for part-time students of the Technical College System of Georgia shall be charged at a per credit hour rate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB456/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57856","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1352685,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Food Service Establishments; mobile food service units that provide food for pickup and delivery via a smartphone or web-based application; 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 for mobile food service units that provide food for pickup and delivery via a smartphone or web-based application; to provide for a definition; to provide for safety requirements; to require each mobile food service unit to report to its base of operation at least monthly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB454/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57844","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1352687,"bill_number":"SR844","title":"Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon Memorial Bridge; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon and dedicating an bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR844/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57852","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1352688,"bill_number":"HR1315","title":"2019 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2019 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1315/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57890","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1352689,"bill_number":"HR1318","title":"Strejcek, Savannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Savannah Strejcek; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1318/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57893","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1352691,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Solid waste management; location of any municipal solid waste disposal facility within a certain distance of a blackwater river; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to prohibit the location of any municipal solid waste disposal facility or any coal combustion residual landfill within a certain distance of a blackwater river wholly contained within the borders of this state and originating on the coastal plain, and which flows directly into the ocean; to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal trespass and damage to property relative to waste control; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to county special purpose local option sales tax, 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":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1062/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57859","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1352692,"bill_number":"HR1306","title":"Mehta, Dipen; 2020 Prudential Spirit Community Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dipen Mehta upon receiving a 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1306/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57871","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1352694,"bill_number":"HR1300","title":"Glynn County; Murray County; change of use of certain property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Glynn County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Glynn County; authorizing the change of use of certain property located in Murray County currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and an ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Murray County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1300/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57851","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1352695,"bill_number":"SR845","title":"Phi Beta Sigma Day; recognize March 2, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and recognizing March 2, 2020, as Phi Beta Sigma Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR845/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57854","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1352696,"bill_number":"HR1308","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 13, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 13, 2020, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1308/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57873","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1352698,"bill_number":"HB1055","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 amend Code Section 20-2-690 of the O.C.G.A., relating to educational entities and requirements for private schools and home study programs, so as to provide parents and guardians authority to execute documents for verification purposes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1055/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57845","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1352699,"bill_number":"HR1305","title":"Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2020; great achievements of Leadership Toccoa-Stephens County Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the great achievements of Leadership Toccoa-Stephens County Inc. and recognizing February 27, 2020, as Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1305/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57870","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1352701,"bill_number":"HR1310","title":"Marous, Lucy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lucy Marous; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1310/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57875","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1352702,"bill_number":"HR1309","title":"Wright, Aryn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Aryn Wright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1309/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57874","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1352703,"bill_number":"HR1304","title":"Ad valorem tax; qualified affordable building projects may be classified as a separate class of property and different rates, methods, and assessment dates may be provided for such building projects; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that qualified affordable building projects may be classified as a separate class of property for ad valorem property tax purposes, and different rates, methods, and assessment dates may be provided for such building projects; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1304/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57869","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1352705,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Revenue & taxation; compensation to be paid from sales & use tax collections on a contingency basis with respect to services that assist the Department of Revenue in the identification of taxpayers that are noncompliant with sales & use taxes; authorize","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 authorize compensation to be paid from sales and use tax collections on a contingency basis with respect to services that assist the Department of Revenue in the identification of taxpayers that are noncompliant with sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1061/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57858","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1352706,"bill_number":"HR1316","title":"Papotto, Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Joseph Papotto; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1316/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57891","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1352708,"bill_number":"HR1321","title":"Black Male Educators Day at the state capitol; February 28, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2020, as Black Male Educators Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1321/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57896","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1352709,"bill_number":"SR846","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize February 28, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children and its affiliates and recognizing February 28, 2020, as Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR846/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57855","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1352710,"bill_number":"HR1311","title":"Fontanillas, Elise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Elise Fontanillas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1311/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57876","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1352712,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Income tax; electric vehicle chargers; revise 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, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise a tax credit for electric vehicle chargers; to specify eligible business enterprises; to provide for aggregate caps and sunset provisions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1067/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57864","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1352713,"bill_number":"HR1312","title":"Hankamer, Annie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Annie Hankamer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1312/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57877","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1352715,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Education; teacher who has accepted a certain number of consecutive school year contracts and who receives certain annual performance ratings shall be offered the opportunity to request a new evaluator for the following school year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-210 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual performance evaluation, so as to provide that a teacher who has accepted a certain number of consecutive school year contracts and who receives certain annual performance ratings shall be offered the opportunity to request a new evaluator for the following school year; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1065/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57862","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1352716,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Vulnerable Child Protection 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 prohibit certain licensed, certified, or registered professionals from engaging in certain acts upon minors; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a penalty and private cause of action; to explicitly waive sovereign immunity, qualified immunity, and official immunity for such a private cause of action; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1060/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57850","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1352717,"bill_number":"HR1303","title":"House Study Committee on the Collection of Public Utility Ad Valorem Taxes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Collection of Public Utility Ad Valorem Taxes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1303/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57868","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1352719,"bill_number":"HR1307","title":"Allatoona High School volleyball team; winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Volleyball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Allatoona High School volleyball team for winning the 2019 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1307/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57872","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1352720,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Domestic relations; equitable caregivers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parent and child relationship generally, so as to provide for equitable caregivers; to provide for standing and adjudication; to provide for a statutory form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1068/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57865","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1352722,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Soil Amendments; further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial by-products by local governments; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil amendments, so as to authorize further regulation of soil amendments derived from industrial by-products by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB461/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57903","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1353690,"bill_number":"HR1325","title":"Asa Daniels, Jr., Interchange; Dooly County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Asa Charles Daniels, Jr., and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1325/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57912","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1353692,"bill_number":"HR1334","title":"Smith, Sheila; Cass High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheila Smith, Cass High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1334/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57945","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1353693,"bill_number":"HR1340","title":"Forest Park Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2020, as Forest Park Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1340/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57951","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1353695,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; text messages as a method of making unwanted telephone solicitations; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-27, relating to telephone solicitations to residential, mobile, or wireless subscribers, Public Service Commission to establish and maintain list of certain subscribers, authorization for imposition of administrative fees, confidential nature of data base, and required identification, so as to prohibit text messages as a method of making unwanted telephone solicitations; to provide for and change definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1071/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57909","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1353696,"bill_number":"SR851","title":"Thomaston-Upson Community Heart & Soul Day; recognize March 2, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomaston-Upson Community Heart & Soul and recognizing March 2, 2020, as Thomaston-Upson Community Heart & Soul Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR851/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57918","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1353698,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; remove from the definition of the term \"agency\" the exemption for the State Board of Workers' Compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for the \"Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,\" so as to remove from the definition of the term \"agency\" the exemption for the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1077/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57932","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1353699,"bill_number":"SR855","title":"2019 Atlanta Braves and the Team's Award-Winning Players and Manager; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2019 Atlanta Braves and the team's award-winning players and manager; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR855/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57961","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1353701,"bill_number":"HR1349","title":"Most Worshipful Smooth Ashlar Grand Lodge Free Accepted Ancient Yorkrite Masons, Prince Hall Origin National Compact, Jurisdiction of Georgia, and its affiliate, Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Most Worshipful Smooth Ashlar Grand Lodge Free Accepted Ancient Yorkrite Masons, Prince Hall Origin National Compact, Jurisdiction of Georgia, and its affiliate, Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1349/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57960","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1353702,"bill_number":"HR1332","title":"Lipscomb, Ava; outstanding public service as Bartow County CASA director; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ava Lipscomb on her outstanding public service as Bartow County CASA director; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1332/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57943","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1353704,"bill_number":"HR1329","title":"Georgia TRiO Day Celebration; February 29, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia TRiO and recognizing the Georgia TRiO Day Celebration on February 29, 2020; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1329/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57939","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1353706,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Waste management; local governments to impose a surcharge for auto shredder residue at municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement fees and surcharges, so as to authorize host local governments to impose a surcharge for auto shredder residue at municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1081/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57936","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1353707,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Fire protection and safety; use of certain chemical flame retardants; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other safety inspections and regulations, so as to prohibit the use of certain chemical flame retardants; 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":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1072/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57910","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1353709,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Motor vehicles; notification letter for retrieving a motor vehicle held by a towing and storage firm, repair facility, or salvage dealer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1A of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide for notification letter for retrieving a motor vehicle held by a towing and storage firm, repair facility, or salvage dealer; to provide for fees relating to filing of a petition of foreclosure for an abandoned motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1082/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57937","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1353710,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Special license plates; Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or 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 establish a specialty license plate supporting the fight against cancer with a share of the proceeds to be disbursed to the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, Inc.; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1080/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57935","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1353712,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines; certain fines for violations by location owners and location operators; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines, so as to increase certain fines for violations by location owners and location operators; to increase certain sanctions for violations of certain agreements; to provide for additional unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts; to provide for additional sanctions for engaging in unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB467/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57923","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1353714,"bill_number":"SR856","title":"Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association for the development of the Best Management Practices for Georgia Golf Courses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR856/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57962","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1353715,"bill_number":"HR1328","title":"Kicklighter Overpass; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Kicklighter family and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1328/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57928","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1353717,"bill_number":"SR849","title":"Toccoa-Stephens County Day; recognize February 27, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the great achievements of Leadership Toccoa-Stephens County Inc. and recognizing February 27, 2020, as Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR849/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57904","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1353719,"bill_number":"HR1347","title":"Titus, LTC David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LTC David Titus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1347/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57958","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1353721,"bill_number":"HR1336","title":"Trapheagen, McKenna; Woodland High School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending McKenna Trapheagen, Woodland High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1336/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57947","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1353723,"bill_number":"HR1338","title":"Weidner, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Weidner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1338/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57949","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1353724,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Sexual Assault Reform Act of 2020; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual assault protocol, so as to require certain certifications to be filed; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to investigating sexual assault; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, assistants, and others; to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to patient right to know, so as to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of the number of physicians investigated or disciplined for the sexual assault of patients; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1076/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57931","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1353726,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Criminal procedure; verification of immigration status; provisions","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 require a peace officer to take certain actions upon verification that a suspect is an illegal alien; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding local government; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the Attorney General; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state tort claims; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1083/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57938","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1353727,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Primaries and Elections; provisions and references regarding direct recording electronic voting machines; remove","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 provisions and references regarding direct recording electronic voting machines; to revise certain duties of the State Election Board; to provide for the deadline for registering to vote in certain runoffs; to provide for the number of voting booths or enclosures; to provide for the division of certain precincts under certain circumstances; to provide for certain reports on time required to vote; to provide for the acceptance of absentee ballots when certain identification is provided; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB463/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57919","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1353729,"bill_number":"SR848","title":"Mortgage Banking Day; recognize March 25, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia (MBAG) and recognizing March 25, 2020, as Mortgage Banking Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR848/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57905","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1353731,"bill_number":"SR850","title":"Owens, Dr. Roger; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Roger Owens on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR850/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57906","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1353732,"bill_number":"HR1342","title":"Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; commend","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":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1342/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57953","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1353734,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"County Board of Education of DeKalb County; boundaries of certain independent school systems; annexation; approved in a local Act; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide that the boundaries of certain independent school systems are not extended by annexation unless expressly approved in a local Act or an intergovernmental agreement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB470/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57925","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1353735,"bill_number":"HR1343","title":"Finch, Reverend Robert D.; installation as pastor at Billups Grove Baptist Church; years of public service and ministry in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Reverend Robert D. Finch for his installation as pastor at Billups Grove Baptist Church and commending him for his years of public service and ministry in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1343/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57954","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1353737,"bill_number":"HR1331","title":"Chambers, Caleb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Caleb Chambers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1331/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57942","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1353739,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Social services; Section 1115 waiver request to the federal government with a state plan amendment to authorize Medicaid expansion; replace provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 and Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance and insurance, respectively, so as to replace provisions relating to submission of a Section 1115 waiver request to the federal government with a state plan amendment to authorize Medicaid expansion; to revise provisions relating to submission of a Section 1332 innovation waiver proposal to the federal government; to require a state innovation waiver submission to include specific protections and coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1079/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57934","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1353740,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Condominiums; new insurance policy disclosure requirements for condominium associations and unit owners in the event of potential or actual claims filed against such policies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to provide new insurance policy disclosure requirements for condominium associations and unit owners in the event of potential or actual claims filed against such policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1070/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57908","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1353742,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County; mayor from the city council; remove","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), as amended, so as to remove the mayor from the city council; to bring provisions regarding removal of municipal court judges in line with state law; to revise provisions related to the role of the mayor in the budget process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB469/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57941","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1353744,"bill_number":"HR1333","title":"Doolittle, Caleb; Cass High School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caleb Doolittle, Cass High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1333/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57944","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1353745,"bill_number":"SR853","title":"Atlanta Black Chamber; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Black Chamber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR853/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57920","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1353747,"bill_number":"SR854","title":"Article V of the United States Constitution; a convention of the states; apply","description":"A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Reconsidered","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR854/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57917","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1353748,"bill_number":"HR1337","title":"Kaslow, Dr. Nadine J.; receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award for her service to her community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Nadine J. Kaslow upon receiving the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award for her service to her community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1337/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57948","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1353750,"bill_number":"HR1341","title":"Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; March 28, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2020, as Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1341/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57952","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1353751,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"\"Georgia Uniform Mediation Act\"; uniform laws governing mediation and participants in mediation; provide; enact","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 provide for uniform laws governing mediation and participants in mediation; to provide for definitions; to provide for privileges against disclosure, admissibility, and discovery; to provide for waiver and preclusion of privilege; to provide for exceptions to privilege; to provide for confidentiality and mediator disclosure of conflicts; to provide for international commercial mediation and electronic signatures; to provide for uniformity of construction and severability; to provide for applicability; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB464/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57916","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1353754,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Courts; assessment and collection of a technology fee by any court in this state; authorize","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 authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by any court in this state; to specify the use of such fee; to provide for a segregated fund for such fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1078/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57933","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1353755,"bill_number":"HR1327","title":"House Study Committee on Claims of Wrongfully Convicted Persons; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Claims of Wrongfully Convicted Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1327/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57927","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1353757,"bill_number":"HR1335","title":"Taylor, Crawford; Woodland High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Crawford Taylor, Woodland High School's 2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1335/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57946","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1353759,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"County Board of Education of DeKalb County; boundaries of certain independent school systems; annexation; approved in a separate local law; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide that the boundaries of certain independent school systems are not extended by annexation unless expressly approved in a separate local law or intergovernmental agreement; to provide for transfer of students; to provide for ownership of property and buildings; to provide for binding arbitration; to provide for no change in school system boundaries under certain circumstances; to provide for intergovernmental agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB471/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57926","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1353760,"bill_number":"HR1345","title":"Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, General Chairman Lawrence E. Edgerly, and Grand Marshal of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade Michael Roush, Sr.; occasion of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, General Chairman Lawrence E. Edgerly, and Grand Marshal of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade Michael Roush Sr., on the upcoming occasion of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1345/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57956","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1353762,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Georgia Loves Our Adolescents Act of 2020; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for certain reports regarding foster parents; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1074/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57929","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1353764,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; employment; needs improvement rating; group of performance evaluation ratings; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to remove the needs improvement rating from the group of performance evaluation ratings which may adversely impact an educator's ability to obtain a renewable certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB466/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57921","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1353765,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Banking and Finance; duties, powers, and responsibilities relative to industrial loans from the Industrial Loans Commissioner to Department of Banking and Finance; transfer","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 change the name of such loans to installment loans; to revise a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to issuing installment loans; to provide for exemptions; to provide for powers and duties relative to the department; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to conform cross-references; to provide for a purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB462/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57914","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1353767,"bill_number":"HR1326","title":"Vivien Harmon Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Vivien Harmon and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1326/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57913","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1353768,"bill_number":"SR852","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2019 Georgia Peach Queens; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2019 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR852/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57915","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1353770,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Local government; creation of regional development authorities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide for the creation of regional development authorities; to provide an enhancement for the jobs tax credit for such authorities; to provide for a grant program for primary care medical facilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1073/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57911","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1353772,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Dogs; animal shelters to accept registration of veterans' service dogs; require","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 regarding dogs, so as to require animal shelters to accept registration of veterans' service dogs; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB468/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57924","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1353773,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"\"Permanent Classroom Act\"; State Board of Education to establish facility requirements for temporary classrooms; require; 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 require the State Board of Education to establish facility requirements for temporary classrooms; to provide for plans for converting temporary classroom space to permanent classroom space within five years; to provide for required plans of actions to address certain deficiencies; to provide for a limitation on exemptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB465/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57922","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1353775,"bill_number":"HR1348","title":"Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1348/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57959","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1353776,"bill_number":"HR1346","title":"The Links, Incorporated; Links Day at the state capitol; March 3, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 3, 2020, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1346/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57957","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1353778,"bill_number":"HR1344","title":"Atlanta Track Club; welcoming the United States Olympic Team Trials-Marathon to Atlanta and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Track Club and welcoming the United States Olympic Team Trials-Marathon to Atlanta and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1344/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57955","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1353779,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Atlanta, City of; Board of Education; provide for staggered terms for members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Atlanta Independent School System under the management and control of the Atlanta Board of Education, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4154), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4341), so as to provide for staggered terms 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1075/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57930","sponsor":"Betsy Holland"},
{"bill_id":1353781,"bill_number":"HR1339","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; March 10, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing March 10, 2020, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1339/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57950","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1353782,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Criminal procedure; statute of limitations on the offenses of rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on prosecution, so as to revise the statute of limitations on the offenses of rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery; to provide that a prosecution for the offenses of rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery may be commenced at any time; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1069/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57907","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1353784,"bill_number":"HR1330","title":"Greene, Ford Clemons; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ford Clemons Greene; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1330/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57940","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1354332,"bill_number":"SR863","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":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR863/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57973","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1354335,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Holly Springs, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption in the amount of up to $409,900.00 for residents 62 years or older","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Holly Springs ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of up to $409,900.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1087/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57975","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1354339,"bill_number":"SR860","title":"Constituent Day; recognize March 2, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2020, as Constituent Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR860/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57966","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1354343,"bill_number":"SR879","title":"Harrison High School Varsity Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Harrison High School Varsity Football Team for winning the 2019-2020 Georgia High School Association Class AAAAAA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR879/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58010","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":1354347,"bill_number":"HR1351","title":"Cater, Presider John H.; 50 years of ministerial service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Presider John H. Cater for 50 years of ministerial service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1351/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57981","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1354352,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Contracts; recovery of voluntary payments; provisions; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding contracts, so as to repeal provisions regarding the recovery of voluntary payments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB472/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57967","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1354357,"bill_number":"SR866","title":"University of North Georgia; Dr. Bonita Jacobs; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of North Georgia and its president, Dr. Bonita Jacobs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR866/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57999","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1354360,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"City of Grayson; terms of the mayor and city council; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3567), so as to revise the terms of the mayor and city council; to provide for elections by a plurality of votes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB475/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57976","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1354364,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Office of Health Strategy and Coordination; state all-payer claims database; establishment of an advisory committee; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, so as to provide for a state all-payer claims database; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide that the failure to submit claims data to the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database shall constitute a violation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB482/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58021","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1354368,"bill_number":"SR859","title":"Moore, Lecrae Devaughn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lecrae Devaughn Moore, simply known as Lecrae; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR859/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57964","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1354374,"bill_number":"HR1350","title":"President of the United States and Congress; enact legislation requiring the Food and Drug Administration to establish GMP standards regulating industrial hemp products with tetrahydrocannabinol content below 0.3 percent; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States and Congress to enact legislation requiring the Food and Drug Administration to establish GMP standards regulating industrial hemp products with tetrahydrocannabinol content below 0.3 percent, including establishing a safe daily level of cannabidiol consumption by consumers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1350/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57971","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1354377,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Department of Natural Resources; construct, operate, maintain, and supply informational materials at welcome centers assigned to it by the Governor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide for the Department of Natural Resources to construct, operate, maintain, and supply informational materials at welcome centers assigned to it by the Governor; to provide for the installation and operation of automated teller machines and cash-dispensing machines at welcome centers; to provide for the installation, operation, and setting of product prices for vending machines; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB474/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57978","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1354380,"bill_number":"HR1357","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2020, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1357/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57987","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1354384,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Conservation and Natural Resources; duties, powers, and responsibilities relative to historic preservation; from Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; transfer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to transfer duties, powers, responsibilities, and other authority relative to historic preservation from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to disburse the fund allocated from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Community Affairs; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB473/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57977","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1354387,"bill_number":"HR1356","title":"Chisholm Leadership Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Chisholm Leadership Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1356/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57986","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1354396,"bill_number":"HR1354","title":"Hill, Victoria; Miss Georgia 2019; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victoria Hill, Miss Georgia 2019; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1354/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57984","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1354400,"bill_number":"SR881","title":"Georgia Golf Day; recognize March 9, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association for the development of the Best Management Practices for Georgia Golf Courses and recognizing March 9, 2020, as Georgia Golf Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR881/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58017","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1354404,"bill_number":"SR875","title":"McBee, Tammy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tammy McBee, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR875/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58007","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354408,"bill_number":"HR1358","title":"Todd, Madison B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison B. Todd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1358/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57988","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1354412,"bill_number":"SR880","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health 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":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR880/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58012","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1354418,"bill_number":"SR865","title":"Lawrence, PhD., Paul R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, on his outstanding service as Under Secretary for Benefits in the Veterans Benefits Administration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR865/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57998","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354421,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"\"Behavioral Rehabilitation and Stability Services Act\"; certain Medicaid reimbursement; 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 Medicaid reimbursement for patients treated pursuant to a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture; to provide that proceeds from the rural tax credit program received by a behavioral rehabilitation joint venture is not counted against a hospital's cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB483/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58015","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1354424,"bill_number":"HR1352","title":"Mueller, Richard Spencer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Richard Spencer Mueller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1352/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57982","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1354429,"bill_number":"SR877","title":"Fahnestock, Rachel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Fahnestock, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR877/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58016","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354432,"bill_number":"SR870","title":"McConnell, Karlyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Karlyn McConnell, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR870/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58008","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354439,"bill_number":"HR1365","title":"McClain, Judge William H. \"Beau\"; outstanding public service with the Superior Court of Douglas County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge William H. \"Beau\" McClain on his outstanding public service with the Superior Court of Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1365/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57995","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1354442,"bill_number":"SR873","title":"Gore, Michele; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michele Gore, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR873/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58005","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354446,"bill_number":"HR1364","title":"Walker, Judge Peggy H.; outstanding service as a Douglas County Juvenile Court judge; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Peggy H. Walker on her outstanding service as a Douglas County Juvenile Court judge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1364/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57994","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1354449,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"State government; provide for the creation of the Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals","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 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 the duties and responsibilities of the board of trustees; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1084/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57969","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1354454,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Animal Protection; pet dealers to microchip dogs and cats; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to animal protection, so as to provide for pet dealers to microchip dogs and cats; to provide for a definition; to provide for standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB476/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57979","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1354463,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Investigation of Family Violence; terminology used in determining whom to arrest; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigation of family violence, preparation of written report, review of report by defendant arrested for family violence, and compilation of statistics, so as to revise the terminology used in determining whom to arrest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB477/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57996","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1354466,"bill_number":"SR876","title":"Elliott, Lisa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Elliott, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR876/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58020","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354470,"bill_number":"SR878","title":"Hagan, Jamie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jamie Hagan, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR878/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58018","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354473,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Health; Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases; adopt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases; to provide for the entry of the state into a multistate compact to incentivize the development of cures for diseases through substantial financial awards; to provide for a commission to administer the compact; to establish the powers and duties of the commission; to provide for committees; to provide for financing; to provide for effectiveness; to provide for withdrawal, default, and expulsion; to provide for severability and construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB484/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58011","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1354480,"bill_number":"SR857","title":"Harris, Virginia W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Virginia W. Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR857/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57963","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1354483,"bill_number":"SR869","title":"Seegar, Lisa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Seegar, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR869/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58013","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354486,"bill_number":"SR858","title":"Calvin McLarin Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Calvin McLarin and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR858/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57965","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1354491,"bill_number":"HB1086","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1086/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57974","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1354494,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Distilled Spirits; number of retail dealer licenses that a person may hold or have a beneficial interest in; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales of distilled spirits, so as to change the number of retail dealer licenses that a person may hold or have a beneficial interest in; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB478/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58001","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1354501,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Education; tuition equalization grants; expand definition of approved school","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 regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to expand the definition of \"approved school\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1085/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57970","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1354504,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Ludowici, 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 Ludowici, approved April 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 3667), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1088/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58000","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1354508,"bill_number":"SR872","title":"Lasseter, Lara Allan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lara Allan Lasseter, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR872/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58009","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354511,"bill_number":"HR1353","title":"Hall, Dr. Esco, Jr.; first black veterinarian to graduate from the University of Georgia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Esco Hall Jr., the first black veterinarian to graduate from the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1353/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57983","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1354516,"bill_number":"HR1363","title":"Caldwell, Devetrion D.; outstanding public service as a member of the Douglas County Board of Education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devetrion D. Caldwell on his outstanding public service as a member of the Douglas County Board of Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1363/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57993","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1354519,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"State Administrative Organization; compensation to be paid from sales and use tax collections on a contingency basis; authorize","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 authorize compensation to be paid from sales and use tax collections on a contingency basis with respect to services that assist the Department of Revenue in the identification of taxpayers that are noncompliant with sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB480/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58004","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1354528,"bill_number":"SR868","title":"Mitchell, Willie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and saluting Willie Mitchell's 30 years of public service on the Gainesville City Board of Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR868/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58002","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1354531,"bill_number":"SR862","title":"Tom Price Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Tom Price and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR862/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57972","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1354535,"bill_number":"HR1360","title":"Denmon, Kennedy Simone; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kennedy Simone Denmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1360/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57990","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1354539,"bill_number":"HR1362","title":"Barker, Judge Eddie; outstanding service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Eddie Barker on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1362/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57992","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1354545,"bill_number":"SR864","title":"American Society of Landscape Architects; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Society of Landscape Architects; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR864/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57980","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1354548,"bill_number":"HR1355","title":"Howard-Taylor, Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1355/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57985","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1354553,"bill_number":"SR861","title":"Halpern, Sonya; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sonya Halpern on receiving the Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR861/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57968","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1354556,"bill_number":"HR1359","title":"North Hall High School Trojans wrestling team; winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAA Dual State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall High School Trojans wrestling team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAA Dual State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1359/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57989","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1354560,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Rules of the Road; use of a stand-alone electronic device; persons under 18 years of age while operating a motor vehicle; prohibit","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 prohibit the use of a stand-alone electronic device or wireless telecommunications device by persons under 18 years of age while operating a motor vehicle; to provide for penalties; to remove a process for being found not guilty of a violation in certain instances; 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":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB479/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57997","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1354566,"bill_number":"HR1361","title":"Evans, Mrs. Naomi N.; remarkable occasion of her 90th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating Mrs. Naomi N. Evans on the remarkable occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1361/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/57991","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1354573,"bill_number":"SR874","title":"Rogers, Chelsie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chelsie Rogers, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR874/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58006","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1354576,"bill_number":"SR867","title":"Massey, Abit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abit Massey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR867/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58003","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1354580,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Crimes and Offenses; low THC oil, marijuana, and tetrahydrocannabinols do not include certain federally approved products; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide that low THC oil, marijuana, and tetrahydrocannabinols do not include certain federally approved products; to remove epidiolex as a Schedule V controlled substance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB481/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58019","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1354584,"bill_number":"SR871","title":"Coleman, Sicily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sicily Coleman, a Muscogee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year semifinalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR871/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58014","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1355167,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; teacher who receives in two consecutive school years any combination of two unsatisfactory, ineffective, or needs development annual summative performance evaluations shall not be eligible for a renewable certificate; 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 that a teacher who receives in two consecutive school years any combination of two unsatisfactory, ineffective, or needs development annual summative performance evaluations shall not be eligible for a renewable certificate from the Professional Standards Commission; to provide that a teacher who receives an annual performance rating of unsatisfactory, ineffective, or needs development shall be offered the opportunity to request a new evaluator for the following school year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1095/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58044","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1355168,"bill_number":"HR1366","title":"Wesley Frank Weaver Memorial Mile; Marion County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Wesley Frank Weaver and dedicating a mile of road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1366/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58027","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1355169,"bill_number":"HR1373","title":"Maternal Mental Health Day at the state capitol; May 1, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 1, 2020, as Maternal Mental Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1373/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58053","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1355170,"bill_number":"SR886","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Xi Omega Chapter Chartering Day of Celebration in Georgia; recognize March 6, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2020, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Xi Omega Chapter Chartering Day of Celebration in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR886/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58031","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1355171,"bill_number":"SR890","title":"Senate Zero Waste Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Zero Waste Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR890/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58047","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1355172,"bill_number":"HR1377","title":"Essence magazine; well respected and influential publication for African American women; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Essence magazine as a well-respected and influential publication for African American women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1377/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58057","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1355174,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Professions and businesses; authorize delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life threatening situations","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 nurse, so as to authorize the delegation by a physician to an advanced practice registered nurse to order radiographic imaging tests in non-life-threatening situations; to revise definitions; to increase the number of advanced practice registered nurses with whom a delegating physician can enter into a nurse protocol agreement and supervise at one time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Assignments","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1092/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58041","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1355175,"bill_number":"HR1368","title":"Deas, Dr. Timothy B., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Timothy B. Deas Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1368/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58048","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1355177,"bill_number":"SR888","title":"2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; members; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, General Chairman Lawrence E. Edgerly, and Grand Marshal of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade Michael Roush Sr., on the upcoming occasion of the 2020 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR888/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58037","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1355178,"bill_number":"HR1386","title":"Albany African American Honors' Day; February 22, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending several award recipients and recognizing February 22, 2020, as Albany African American Honors' Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1386/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58066","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1355179,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"General Assembly; certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and federal congressional districts in this state; 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 certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and federal congressional districts in this state; to provide for certain hearings, information availability, procedures, and notifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB491/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58046","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1355180,"bill_number":"HR1370","title":"McDaniel, Tracee; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tracee McDaniel for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1370/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58050","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1355182,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Selling and Other Trade Practices; legislative findings; standards for cybersecurity programs to protect businesses from liability; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide standards for cybersecurity programs to protect businesses from liability; to provide for affirmative defenses for data breaches of private information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB493/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58070","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1355183,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Special purpose local option sales tax; authorize allocation of tax proceeds to maintenance reserve funds","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for imposition of special purpose local option sales tax, resolution or ordinance, notice to county election superintendent, and election, so as to authorize allocation of tax proceeds to maintenance reserve funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1096/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58068","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1355184,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic and Ignition Interlock Devices; condition of probation; individuals convicted of a first offense of driving under the influence; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 and Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic and ignition interlock devices, respectively, so as to require the installation of ignition interlock devices in motor vehicles as a condition of probation for individuals convicted of a first offense of driving under the influence; to amend Chapter 12A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ignition interlock device providers, so as to revise a definition; to require ignition interlock device service providers to provide free and reduced services upon receipt of an ignition interlock device reduced fee voucher issued by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB485/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58022","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1355185,"bill_number":"HR1379","title":"Autism Awareness Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Autism Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1379/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58059","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1355187,"bill_number":"SR883","title":"Vigil, Allan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allan Vigil for his many accomplishments, the pivotal role he plays in the automotive industry, and his contributions to Georgia's economic prosperity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR883/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58028","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1355188,"bill_number":"HR1383","title":"Redner, Randy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Randy Redner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1383/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58063","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1355189,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"City of Union City; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Union City ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB495/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58072","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1355191,"bill_number":"HR1384","title":"Coastal Georgia Honor Flight; Georgia's World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Coastal Georgia Honor Flight and commending Georgia's World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1384/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58064","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1355192,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Effectiveness of Educational Programs; administration of either the SAT or the ACT to all public schools students in grade 11; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require administration of either the SAT or the ACT to all public school students in grade 11; to provide for the Department of Education to coordinate with local school superintendents regarding the timing of test administration and students transitioning to and from the Department of Juvenile Justice; to provide that such requirement is contingent upon appropriations by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB486/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58023","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1355193,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Public officers and employees; paid parental leave for state employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding personnel administration, so as to provide for paid parental leave for state employees; to provide for a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1094/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58043","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1355194,"bill_number":"HR1375","title":"Georgia Golf Day at the state capitol; March 9, 2020; Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association for the development of the Best Management Practices for Georgia Golf Courses; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association for the development of the Best Management Practices for Georgia Golf Courses and recognizing March 9, 2020, as Georgia Golf Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1375/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58055","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1355195,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Agriculture; provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes; to provide a definition; to provide for composition, powers, and terms of office of the commission; to provide for limitations on assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1093/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58042","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1355196,"bill_number":"SR882","title":"Weeping Time Commemoration Committee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Weeping Time Commemoration Committee and recognizing the first weekend in March as \"The Weeping Time Weekend\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR882/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58024","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1355199,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Hunting; any licensee 80 years of age or older who did not obtain the full 2019 turkey gobbler bag limit may rollover to the 2020 turkey hunting season; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to hunting, so as to provide that any licensee 80 years of age or older who did not obtain the full 2019 turkey gobbler bag limit may rollover the remaining number of such limit to the 2020 turkey hunting season; to provide for an automatic repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB488/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58036","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1355200,"bill_number":"SR891","title":"Special Olympics Georgia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Special Olympics Georgia on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR891/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58067","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1355201,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"City of Cartersville; ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; increase the amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Cartersville ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the city who is 65 years of age or older or totally disabled, approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3950), so as to increase the amount of such exemption; to provide a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and contingent effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB490/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58039","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1355202,"bill_number":"SR887","title":"Burns, Dorothy Mae McCormick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the abundant life of Dorothy Mae McCormick Burns as a community leader and party trailblazer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR887/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58034","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1355203,"bill_number":"SR889","title":"Joseph \"Sonny\" Vickers Overpass; Lowndes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Joseph \"Sonny\" Alexander Vickers and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR889/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58040","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1355204,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"O.C.G.A.; amend various titles; streamline the process of litigation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to streamline the process of litigation and reduce costs for Georgia's industries, small businesses, and citizens; to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to revise the \"Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act\"; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1089/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58025","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1355205,"bill_number":"HR1367","title":"Local boards of education; ensure that each of its schools has an operational wheelchair onsite at all times; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education to ensure that each of its schools has an operational wheelchair onsite at all times; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1367/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58030","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1355207,"bill_number":"HR1385","title":"Baker, Dr. Gordon N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gordon N. Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1385/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58065","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1355208,"bill_number":"HR1381","title":"Hammonds, Freda; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Freda Hammonds for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1381/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58061","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1355210,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Elder Financial Exploitation Task Force; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to create the Elder Financial Exploitation Task Force; to provide for membership and duties; to provide a termination date; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1097/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58069","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1355211,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Education; all students attending secondary schools that receive state funds to complete and pass a separate semester course focused solely on economics and personal finance; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require all students attending secondary schools that receive state funds to complete and pass a separate semester course focused solely on economics and personal finance; to provide that the State Board of Education shall prescribe the method and manner of providing the required course; to provide for curriculum content and teacher training by the Department of Education and local school boards, as appropriate; 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":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1091/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58029","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1355212,"bill_number":"HR1369","title":"Coastal Marshland Protection Act; 50th anniversary; March 27, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing, March 27, 2020, as the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Marshland Protection Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1369/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58049","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":1355213,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Motor Carrier Compliance Division; training of law enforcement officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, so as to require training of law enforcement officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section in the detection, recognition, and prevention of the trafficking of persons; to require the employment of technology within the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section that can detect the presence of individuals in areas of motor vehicles designed to carry cargo; to provide for conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB492/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58045","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1355215,"bill_number":"HR1382","title":"Clark, Linda; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Linda Clark for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1382/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58062","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1355216,"bill_number":"SR885","title":"General Obligation Debt; make loans or grants; counties, municipalities, consolidated governments, and local authorities; airports; authorize the state -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the state to incur general obligation debt in order to make loans or grants to certain counties, municipalities, consolidated governments, and local authorities that own airports for the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of such airports; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR885/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58032","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1355217,"bill_number":"HR1372","title":"Kiwanis Club of Athens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kiwanis Club of Athens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1372/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58052","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1355218,"bill_number":"SR884","title":"Georgia Nurses Day; recognize March 5, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Georgia Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR884/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58033","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1355220,"bill_number":"HR1371","title":"Johnson, Katherine; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Katherine Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1371/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58051","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1355221,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Labor and industrial relations; provisions regarding employer's obligation to provide break time for an employee to express breast milk; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to revise provisions regarding employer's obligation to provide break time for an employee to express breast milk; to revise a definition; to provide for requirements for such employers; to provide for exceptions; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to require state entities and local governments to provide reasonable break time to an employee who needs to express breast milk; to provide for a definition; to provide for requirements for such state entities and local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1090/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58026","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1355223,"bill_number":"HR1380","title":"Nichols, Shirley Williams; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Shirley Williams Nichols for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1380/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58060","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1355224,"bill_number":"HR1376","title":"Foster Care and Adoption Day at the state capitol; March 6, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2020, as Foster Care and Adoption Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1376/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58056","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1355225,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Ethics in Government; disclosure reports; provision; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to revise a provision relating to disclosure reports; to provide for political party caucus campaign committees; to provide for a definition; to provide for distribution and disposition of funds; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB487/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58035","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1355226,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Lighting Equipment of Motor Vehicles; requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; provisions; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lighting equipment of motor vehicles, so as to repeal provisions requiring an amber strobe light upon low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB489/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58038","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1355227,"bill_number":"HR1374","title":"Pruitt, Vikki; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Vikki Pruitt for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1374/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58054","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1355228,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"City of South Fulton in Fulton County; ability of the city council to remove the mayor and city council members from office; eliminate","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 eliminate the ability of the city council to remove the mayor and city council members from office; to clarify veto and veto override powers; to revise provision related to the city attorney; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB494/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58071","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1355229,"bill_number":"HR1378","title":"Georgia Nurses Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Georgia Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1378/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58058","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1355927,"bill_number":"HR1397","title":"Lee, Mayor Lamar; Walnut Grove, Georgia; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Lamar Lee of Walnut Grove, Georgia, on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1397/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58106","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1355928,"bill_number":"HR1406","title":"Memorializing the four known victims of lynching in DeKalb County, Georgia; honoring work Remembrance Project Initiative of the NAACP DeKalb branch, which memorializes incidents of racial terrorism perpetrated throughout the U.S. & DeKalb County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION memorializing the four known victims of lynching in DeKalb County, Georgia, and honoring the work of the Remembrance Project Initiative of the NAACP DeKalb branch, which seeks to recognize and memorialize incidents of racial terrorism perpetrated throughout the United States and in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1406/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58114","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1355930,"bill_number":"SR892","title":"Georgia Teenage Republicans (GATRs) organization; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Teenage Republicans (GATRs) organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR892/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58073","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1355932,"bill_number":"HR1396","title":"Groves, Brianna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Brianna Groves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1396/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58105","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1355934,"bill_number":"HR1388","title":"Albert W. Thompson Memorial Bridge; Muscogee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Albert W. Thompson, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1388/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58091","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1355936,"bill_number":"HR1408","title":"Georgia Association of REALTORS®; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Georgia Association of REALTORS®; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1408/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58116","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1355938,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; governmental entities; adopting any policy that prohibits the connection or reconnection of any utility service based upon the type or source of energy or fuel; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to prohibit governmental entities from adopting any policy that prohibits the connection or reconnection of any utility service based upon the type or source of energy or 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":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB496/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58078","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1355939,"bill_number":"HR1393","title":"Greater Atlanta Chapter, 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association; efforts to preserve and promote the history of Buffalo Soldiers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Greater Atlanta Chapter, 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association for their efforts to preserve and promote the history of Buffalo Soldiers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1393/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58102","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1355941,"bill_number":"SR895","title":"TifTuf Bermudagrass; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the success of TifTuf bermudagrass and the work of Dr. Wayne Hanna, Dr. Brian Schwartz, and the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR895/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58098","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1355943,"bill_number":"HR1389","title":"Congressman Jack T. Brinkley Memorial Interchange; Muscogee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Congressman Jack T. Brinkley and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1389/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58092","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1355945,"bill_number":"HR1402","title":"Ibrahim, Chama; Noor Family Services Corporation; providing various services and supporting victims of domestic violence in the greater Atlanta region; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chama Ibrahim of Noor Family Services Corporation for providing various services and supporting victims of domestic violence in the greater Atlanta region; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1402/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58117","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1355947,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Public officers and employees; coroners are full-time county employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coroners, so as to provide that coroners are full-time county employees; to set salaries of deputy coroners; to provide minimum salaries of coroners; to remove certain death investigation fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1099/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58075","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1355949,"bill_number":"SR902","title":"Special Olympics Georgia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Special Olympics Georgia on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR902/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58120","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1355950,"bill_number":"HR1403","title":"Maddox, Adelena Stergios; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Adelena Stergios Maddox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1403/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58111","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1355952,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Property; procedures and requirements for the payment of certain settlements involving minors' claims; clarify and revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to clarify and revise procedures and requirements for the payment of certain settlements involving minors' claims; 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":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1108/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58087","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1355954,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"County Law Libraries; authorize the charging and collection of law library fees in county recorders' courts and magistrate courts; allow county governing authorities","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 allow county governing authorities to authorize the charging and collection of law library fees in county recorders' courts and magistrate courts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB497/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58118","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1355956,"bill_number":"SR896","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":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR896/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58097","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1355958,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Highways, bridges, and ferries; development of a state-wide strategic transportation plan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for development of a state-wide strategic transportation plan; to provide for updating and reporting of such plan; to provide for use of such plan in making award determinations relating to public and private financing of projects; to provide for acquisition of property by the Department of Transportation for present or future public road purposes; to amend Code Section 48-8-243 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criteria for development of investment list of projects and programs for Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax, report, and gridlock, so as to make a conforming cross-reference change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1098/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58074","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1355960,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Unlocking the Promise Whole Child Model Schools Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a certification program for whole child model schools; to provide for reports on implementation and progress; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1106/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58085","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1355961,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Social services; license approval; notify local law enforcement agencies; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to require the licensing and permitting authorities of personal care homes and child-caring institutions and the approving agencies of foster care homes to notify the applicable local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, licensing departments, and planning and zoning departments of any such license, permittance, or approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1103/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58082","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1355963,"bill_number":"SR894","title":"Georgia and the Truist Atlanta Open; long and steady friendship; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and the Truist Atlanta Open, one of ten ATP World Tour professional tennis events in the United States, and celebrating ten years of men's professional tennis in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR894/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58077","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1355965,"bill_number":"HR1400","title":"Davis, Rick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rick Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1400/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58109","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1355967,"bill_number":"HR1398","title":"Stewart Webster Journal Patriot Citizen; 170th anniversary of its founding; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Stewart Webster Journal Patriot Citizen on the 170th anniversary of its founding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1398/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58107","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1355969,"bill_number":"HR1390","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1390/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58093","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1355971,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Patient Protection Through Health Information Exchange Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care data collection, so as to require hospitals to participate in a survey disclosing whether such hospitals maintain technology allowing the electronic sharing of certain patient information with other hospitals; to provide for definitions; to provide that the department shall collect the survey results and submit a report to the legislature; to provide for repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for a short title; 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":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1105/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58084","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1355972,"bill_number":"HR1404","title":"Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1404/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58112","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1355974,"bill_number":"HR1399","title":"Chamberlain, Kendall; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Kendall Chamberlain for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1399/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58108","sponsor":"Sheri Gilligan"},
{"bill_id":1355976,"bill_number":"SR899","title":"Senate Alcohol Franchise Law Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Alcohol Franchise Law Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR899/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58099","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1355978,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"East Dublin, City of; new term for the mayor pro tempore; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 5026) and an Act approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3726), so as to provide a new term for the mayor pro tempore; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the designation of at-large councilmember posts; to provide for the regular redistricting of city council districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1110/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58089","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1355980,"bill_number":"HR1407","title":"Apraxia Awareness Day; May 14, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2020, as Apraxia Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1407/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58115","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1355982,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Motor vehicles; standards for the issuance of manufacturer's, manufacturer headquarters', distributor's, and dealer's license plates; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to revise standards for the issuance of manufacturer's, manufacturer headquarters', distributor's, and dealer's license plates; to provide for the issuance of broker's license plates; to amend Chapter 47 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to used motor vehicle and used motor vehicle parts dealers, so as to provide requirements for the issuance and renewal of a used motor vehicle dealer license to motor vehicle brokers; to amend Code Section 32-9-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to designation of special or exclusive use travel lanes and use of such lanes, so as to conform a cross-reference; 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":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1100/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58079","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1355983,"bill_number":"SR897","title":"Blessed Trinity Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Blessed Trinity football team for winning the 2019 State AAAA Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR897/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58096","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1355985,"bill_number":"SR901","title":"State Health Benefit Plan; the coverage of IVF procedures; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the coverage of IVF procedures under the State Health Benefit Plan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR901/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58119","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1355987,"bill_number":"HR1387","title":"C. Arthur Howard, Jr., Highway; Screven County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. C. Arthur Howard, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1387/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58090","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1355989,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Revised Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax Act of 2020; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead option sales and use tax, so as to provide for a revised homestead option sales tax; to provide for a revised distribution of the proceeds from the levy of an equalized homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for the levy of a special purpose local option sales and use tax in certain counties; to provide for elector petitions and referenda; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1102/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58081","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":1355991,"bill_number":"SR893","title":"Minter, Daniel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel Minter on his outstanding contributions to the award-winning book Going Down Home with Daddy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR893/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58076","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1355993,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Insurance; requirements of insurers upon information requests by claimants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for requirements of insurers upon information requests by claimants; to require certain notices and disclosures to claimants and insureds; to provide for a private cause of action for unfair trade practices; 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":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1101/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58080","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1355994,"bill_number":"SR900","title":"9-1-1 and Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 9-1-1 and public safety telecommunicators as first responders in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR900/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58101","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1355996,"bill_number":"HR1394","title":"University of North Georgia and its president, Dr. Bonita Jacobs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of North Georgia and its president, Dr. Bonita Jacobs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1394/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58103","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1355998,"bill_number":"SR898","title":"Smith, Beverly Evans; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beverly Evans Smith for her pivotal role in ensuring academic prosperity throughout Georgia and the nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR898/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58100","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1356000,"bill_number":"HR1391","title":"Joint Study Committee on Advanced Technology Solutions for State Government; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Advanced Technology Solutions for State Government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1391/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58094","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1356002,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Conservation and natural resources; control of soil erosion and sedimentation; remove certain exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-7-17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions relative to the control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to remove certain exemptions; to amend Code Section 12-5-31.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to applications, permits, and variances for public water supply reservoirs, so as to remove provisions relating to issuing affirmative variances from requirements for public water supply reservoirs; to amend Code Section 12-7-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to permit or notice of intent required for land-disturbance activities, approval of application and issuance of permit, denial of permit, and bond requirement, so as to revise a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1104/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58083","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":1356004,"bill_number":"HR1392","title":"James \"Jimmy\" Smith, Jr., Intersection; City of Augusta; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. James \"Jimmy\" Smith, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1392/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58095","sponsor":"Sheila Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1356005,"bill_number":"HR1401","title":"Carter, Mr. Keith; named Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals; recognizing his many years of service to the Oconee County education system; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Keith Carter for being named Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals and recognizing his many years of service to the Oconee County education system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1401/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58110","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1356007,"bill_number":"HR1395","title":"Smith, Donnetta \"Dee\" E.; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Donnetta \"Dee\" E. Smith for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1395/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58104","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1356009,"bill_number":"HR1405","title":"Plant, Rosla Garrett; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Rosla Garrett Plant for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1405/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58113","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1356010,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Holidays and Observances; A Day of Prayer and Remembrance for First Responders; declare","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to declare A Day of Prayer and Remembrance for First Responders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB498/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58121","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1356012,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Georgia Anti-Corruption Act; enact","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 regarding public officers and employees, so as to revise provisions regarding whistleblowers; to broaden the scope of persons who may report information to public employers; to expand the definition of retaliation; to extend the statute of limitations regarding public employer retaliation; to provide a misdemeanor offense for violations; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1107/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58086","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1356014,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Special license plates; distinctive plate for veteran spouse's in certain instances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special license plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for the issuance of a special and distinctive license plate for veteran spouse's in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1109/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58088","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1356547,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Income tax; revise credit for qualified caregiving expenses","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 income tax imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions, so as to revise the tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1129/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58150","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1356549,"bill_number":"SR909","title":"Boutte, Birder Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Birder Mae Boutte; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR909/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58139","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1356552,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Income tax; expand tax credit for rural physicians to dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants","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 expand the tax credit for rural physicians to dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; to revise definitions; to increase the amount of the tax credit and the number of years it can be claimed; to eliminate the restriction relating to returning to practice in a rural county; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1113/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58127","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1356555,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Paulding County; State Court; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Paulding County; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1119/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58133","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1356558,"bill_number":"HR1413","title":"Miller, Ashia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashia Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1413/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58155","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1356561,"bill_number":"SR905","title":"Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR905/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58123","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1356564,"bill_number":"SR908","title":"Love Fellowship of Churches; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Love Fellowship of Churches; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR908/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58142","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1356567,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Stewart County; Board of Education; provide for compensation and expenses of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, approved March 21, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2264), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4171), so as to provide for the compensation and expenses of the members of the Board of Education of Stewart County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1117/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58131","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1356570,"bill_number":"SR907","title":"Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day; recognize March 5, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Patient-Centered Physicians Coalition of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR907/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58141","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":1356573,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Income tax; graduated credit based on taxpayer income for certain child and dependent care expenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, so as to provide for a graduated tax credit based on taxpayer income for certain child and dependent care expenses; to provide the refund of such tax credit exceeding tax liability; 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":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1131/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58152","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1356576,"bill_number":"HR1429","title":"Morgan, Mary Leila; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary Leila Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1429/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58171","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1356580,"bill_number":"SR903","title":"Burrell, Billy A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Billy A. Burrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR903/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58122","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1356583,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Douglas, City of; election of members of governing authority; provide","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 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4124), so as to provide for election 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1118/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58132","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1356586,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Torts; right of action for sexual harassment against a co-worker, supervisor, or employer; provide","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 a right of action for sexual harassment against a co-worker, supervisor, or employer; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of such right; to provide for when actions may be brought; to provide for damages; to provide for defenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1121/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58135","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1356589,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Regional commissions; appointment of nonpublic members to the councils; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, so as to revise provisions regarding the appointment of nonpublic members to the regional commission councils; to provide for executive committees for each regional commission council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1122/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58143","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1356592,"bill_number":"SR906","title":"Stevens, Christian Owen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christian Owen Stevens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR906/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58138","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1356595,"bill_number":"HR1417","title":"Caldwell, Debbie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Caldwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1417/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58159","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1356598,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Insurance; uninsured motorist coverage; revise liability of an insurer upon refusal to pay an insured","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uninsured motorist coverage under motor vehicle liability policies, so as to revise the liability of an insurer upon refusal to pay an insured for any loss pursuant to uninsured motorist coverage under motor vehicle liability policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1116/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58130","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1356601,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Medical assistance; Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; 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 Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1114/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58128","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1356604,"bill_number":"HR1419","title":"Holst, Tessa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tessa Holst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1419/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58161","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1356607,"bill_number":"HR1426","title":"Stewart-Stanley, Tiffany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffany Stewart-Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1426/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58168","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1356611,"bill_number":"HR1410","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; subject to an oversight panel; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to waive the state's defense of sovereign immunity regarding actions of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide that such board shall be subject to an oversight panel; 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":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1410/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58137","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1356614,"bill_number":"HR1412","title":"Stewart, Walter James \"Coach\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walter James \"Coach\" Stewart Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1412/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58154","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1356617,"bill_number":"HR1421","title":"Seliskar, Holli Vah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Holli Vah Seliskar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1421/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58163","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1356620,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Second Amendment Protection Act; enact","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; 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 amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1126/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58147","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1356623,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Public officers and employees; certain provisions related to homeowner tax relief grants; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to remove certain provisions related to homeowner tax relief grants; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1111/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58125","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1356627,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Lacee's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health and state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, respectively, so as to provide for information and screening coverage for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for a definition; to provide for identified and compiled information to be posted on the internet and distributed to physicians; to provide for coverage under the state health benefit plan for additional screening for individuals at high risk for breast cancer; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1125/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58146","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1356630,"bill_number":"SR910","title":"Turnipseed, Howard Edwin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Howard Edwin Turnipseed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR910/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58140","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1356633,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Insurance; pharmacy benefits managers; revise provisions relating to rules and regulations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to revise provisions relating to rules and regulations; to provide for audits; to revise provisions relating to reimbursement requirements; to require reasonably adequate and accessible pharmacy benefits manager networks; to provide for a fiduciary duty by pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for protections for 340B entities; to provide for definitions; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that all contracts for pharmacy benefits management under the state health benefit plan include collection of data on pharmacy claims; 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":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1128/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58149","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1356636,"bill_number":"SR904","title":"Children's Day; recognize March 17, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 17, 2020, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR904/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58124","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1356639,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Income tax; expenditures for certain purchases of licenses or rights to own or use certain musical compositions and sound recordings shall be production expenditures that are eligible for the tax credit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an income tax credit for film, gaming, video, or digital production in Georgia, so as to provide that expenditures for certain purchases of licenses or rights to own or use certain musical compositions and sound recordings shall be production expenditures that are eligible for the tax credit; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1130/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58151","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1356643,"bill_number":"HR1422","title":"Tomei, Betsy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Betsy Tomei; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1422/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58164","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1356646,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Criminal procedure; sentencing of defendants for crimes involving bias or prejudice; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding the sentencing of defendants for crimes involving bias or prejudice; to provide criteria for imposition of punishment for defendants who select their victims based upon certain biases or prejudices; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide the sanctions for such crimes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1120/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58134","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1356649,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Public officers and employees; Office of Planning and Budget; repeal certain duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 and Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs and state financing and investment, respectively, so as to repeal certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget related to state agencies and state government; to add the Georgia Technology Authority to the definition of state authorities for state financing and investment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1112/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58126","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1356652,"bill_number":"HR1424","title":"Brand, Miranda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miranda Brand; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1424/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58166","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1356655,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Property; owner's obligation for the payment of assessments shall include reasonable attorney's fees actually incurred, the collection costs of an attorney, court costs, and, in certain cases, the costs of a completed judicial foreclosure; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide that an owner's obligation for the payment of assessments shall include reasonable attorney's fees actually incurred, the collection costs of an attorney, court costs, and, in certain cases, the costs of a completed judicial foreclosure; to remove an owner's obligation to pay the fair rental value of the property from the initiation of a judicial action until foreclosure or the judgment is otherwise satisfied; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1123/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58144","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1356658,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Clarksville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Clarkesville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1115/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58129","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1356661,"bill_number":"HR1427","title":"Berkshire Hathaway; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Berkshire Hathaway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1427/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58169","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1356664,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Wills, trusts, and administration of estates; written disclosure and the consent of heirs or beneficiaries before a personal representative of an estate may enter into certain contracts; require","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 require written disclosure and the consent of the heirs or beneficiaries before a personal representative of an estate may enter into certain contracts or referral arrangements of which the personal representative has an interest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1124/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58145","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1356667,"bill_number":"HR1414","title":"Collins, Larry; outstanding public service as mayor of Byron, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Collins on his outstanding public service as mayor of Byron, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1414/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58156","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1356670,"bill_number":"HR1425","title":"Burrell, Billy A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Billy A. Burrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1425/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58167","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1356674,"bill_number":"HR1418","title":"Massenzio, Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lynn Massenzio; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1418/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58160","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1356677,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Local government; zoning procedures; provide for suits against counties and municipalities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to provide for suits against counties and municipalities regarding certain zoning procedures; to provide definitions; to provide for a waiver of sovereign immunity regarding certain zoning decisions; to provide for an exception of state liability regarding zoning powers of counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1127/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58148","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1356680,"bill_number":"SR911","title":"Doyle, Patrick D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patrick D. Doyle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR911/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58172","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1356683,"bill_number":"HR1416","title":"Georgia and the Truist Atlanta Open; long and steady friendship; one of ten ATP World Tour professional tennis events in the United States; celebrating ten years of men's professional tennis in Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and the Truist Atlanta Open, one of ten ATP World Tour professional tennis events in the United States, and celebrating ten years of men's professional tennis in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1416/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58158","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1356686,"bill_number":"HR1409","title":"Congress; repeal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or amend it to allow states to impose stricter requirements; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to repeal the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or amend it to allow states to impose stricter requirements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1409/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58136","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1356689,"bill_number":"HR1423","title":"Sander, Sara, PhD; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Sander, PhD; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1423/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58165","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1356692,"bill_number":"HR1428","title":"Moms of Black Boys (MOBB) United Inc. and MOBB United for Social Change Inc. (MUSC); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Moms of Black Boys (MOBB) United Inc. and MOBB United for Social Change Inc. (MUSC); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1428/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58170","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1356695,"bill_number":"HR1420","title":"Brackin, Mike; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike Brackin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1420/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58162","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1356698,"bill_number":"HR1411","title":"Rankin, Jeannette Pickering; recognizing the lasting contributions that she made in empowering women to seek opportunities in the classroom and in public office; Jeannette Rankin Day in Georgia; June 11, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Jeannette Pickering Rankin, recognizing the lasting contributions that she made in empowering women to seek opportunities in the classroom and in public office, and recognizing June 11, 2020, as Jeannette Rankin Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1411/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58153","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1356701,"bill_number":"HR1415","title":"Kittle, Fred; outstanding service as chairman on the Bartow County School Board; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fred Kittle on his outstanding public service as chairman on the Bartow County School Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1415/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58157","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1357301,"bill_number":"SR912","title":"Johnson, Nancy Flake; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nancy Flake Johnson for her contributions to education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR912/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58173","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1357958,"bill_number":"HR1432","title":"PFC Charles E. Day and SFC Jerome Day Bridge; Coffee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing PFC Charles E. Day and SFC Jerome Day and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1432/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58205","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1357959,"bill_number":"SR931","title":"Congress; expand the eligibility requirements of the H-2A and H-2B guest worker visa programs; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to expand the eligibility requirements of the H-2A and H-2B guest worker visa programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR931/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58208","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1357960,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"State government; paying ransoms in response to cyber attacks; prohibit state agencies","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 of state government so as to prohibit state agencies from paying ransoms in response to cyber attacks; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1133/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58194","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1357961,"bill_number":"HR1437","title":"Broadbent, Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Broadbent; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1437/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58219","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1357962,"bill_number":"SR930","title":"University of Georgia AGHON Honor Society; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia AGHON Honor Society on the occasion of its centennial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR930/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58210","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1357963,"bill_number":"HR1436","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; March 9, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and recognizing March 9, 2020, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1436/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58218","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1357964,"bill_number":"HR1435","title":"Metzger, Addis Bamie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Addis Bamie Metzger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1435/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58217","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1357965,"bill_number":"SR917","title":"Moss, Calvin W.; Woodstock Police Chief; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Woodstock Police Chief Calvin W. Moss as the Georgia Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR917/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58181","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1357966,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Domestic relations; employment retaliation against persons who fulfill a lawful requirement to report a suspected case of child abuse; prohibit","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, when mandated or authorized, content of report, to whom made, immunity from liability, report based upon privileged communication, and penalty for failure to report, so as to prohibit employment retaliation against persons who fulfill a lawful requirement to report a suspected case of child abuse; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1144/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58216","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1357967,"bill_number":"HR1434","title":"Georgia Department of Education; consider whether any course credit, recognition or other benefit may be conferred upon students who have foreign travel experience involving substantial and instructive exposure to a foreign country; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to consider whether any course credit, recognition, or other benefit may be conferred upon students who have foreign travel experience involving substantial and instructive exposure to a foreign country, including, but not limited to, the foreign country's culture, society, languages, religions, history, art, economy, politics, geography, and cuisine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1434/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58214","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1357968,"bill_number":"HR1438","title":"Charlie Joseph's; grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Charlie Joseph's on the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1438/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58220","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1357969,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the provisions of House Bill 481 passed during the 2019 regular session and to restore the law to what it was before such bill was enacted; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to abortion; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parent and child relationship generally; to amend Chapter 9A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Woman's Right to Know Act;\" to amend Chapter 9B of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician's obligation in performance of abortions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1134/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58195","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1357970,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Calhoun, City of; terms and qualifications for the mayor, councilmembers and board of education members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Calhoun, Georgia, approved April 8, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4710), as amended, so as to provide terms of office and qualifications for the mayor, councilmembers, and members of the board of education; to provide dates for general municipal elections; to provide for removal of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for removal of municipal court judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1145/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58226","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1357971,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Randolph County; board of elections; three to five members; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Randolph County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3723), so as to expand the board from three to five members; to provide for the appointment and terms of board members; to provide for the nomination of certain potential board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB501/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58207","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1357972,"bill_number":"HR1431","title":"Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright Bridge; City of Keysville; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mayor Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1431/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58204","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1357973,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Civil practice; designating a biweekly paper as the official legal organ; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-13-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the requirements of an official legal organ, so as to allow for the designation of a biweekly paper as the official legal organ; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1139/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58203","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1357974,"bill_number":"SR921","title":"Duncan, Dr. Gloria; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Gloria Duncan for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR921/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58182","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1357975,"bill_number":"SR915","title":"Montenegro, Ingrid; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Ingrid Montenegro on receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR915/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58176","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1357976,"bill_number":"HR1442","title":"Drummond, Dr. Clarence Everette; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Clarence Everette Drummond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1442/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58224","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1357977,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Special license plates; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or 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 establish a specialty license plate honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1135/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58199","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1357978,"bill_number":"SR932","title":"Wright, Jean Elisabeth; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the late Jean Elisabeth Wright upon the occasion of her induction into the Georgia Women of Achievement Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR932/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58197","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1357979,"bill_number":"SR924","title":"Croone, Bishop-Elect Arthur James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop-Elect Arthur James Croone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR924/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58185","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1357980,"bill_number":"HR1440","title":"Basso, Lucy, Ansley Jordan, Story South and Lauren York; Lumpkin County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lucy Basso, Ansley Jordan, Story South, and Lauren York of Lumpkin County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1440/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58222","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":1357981,"bill_number":"SR923","title":"Spencer, Sergeant Major Robert E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Major Robert E. Spencer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR923/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58187","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1357982,"bill_number":"HR1443","title":"Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1443/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58225","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1357983,"bill_number":"SR934","title":"Ski, Frank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Ski on his outstanding work in the entertainment industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR934/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58209","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1357984,"bill_number":"SR918","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day; recognize March 10, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing March 10, 2020, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR918/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58179","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1357985,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Motor vehicles; exceptions to when a vehicle is to drive on the right side of the roadway; clarify what constitutes an obstruction","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 clarify what constitutes an obstruction for purposes of exceptions to when a vehicle is to drive on the right side of the roadway; to provide for proper operation of a motor vehicle when overtaking a bicyclist; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1141/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58212","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1357986,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Forsyth County; creation or expansion of one or more community improvement districts in any municipality; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Forsyth County, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3963), so as to authorize the creation or expansion of one or more community improvement districts in any municipality in Forsyth County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1142/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58213","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1357987,"bill_number":"SR927","title":"African Women in Leadership Organization; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the African Women in Leadership Organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR927/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58189","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1357988,"bill_number":"HR1430","title":"House Study Committee on Demand-Side Management and Energy Use; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Demand-Side Management and Energy Use; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1430/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58196","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1357989,"bill_number":"SR914","title":"Georgia Women of Achievement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR914/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58175","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1357990,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Washington County; State Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Washington County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1137/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58201","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1357991,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Primaries and Elections; same day registration and voting; procedures and notices; 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 same day registration and voting; to provide for procedures and notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB499/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58177","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1357992,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Domestic relations; revise presumption in cases in which the custody of any child is at issue","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding child custody proceedings, so as to revise the presumption in cases in which the custody of any child is at issue; to revise certain requirements and processes for the establishment and review of child custody and visitation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1140/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58211","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1357993,"bill_number":"SR916","title":"Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Batteries Not Included Robotics Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Batteries Not Included robotics team for winning its third state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR916/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58178","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1357994,"bill_number":"SR913","title":"Drake, Lesley-Ann; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Lesley-Ann Drake for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR913/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58174","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1357995,"bill_number":"SR919","title":"Cain, Jessica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jessica Cain, Hall County School District 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR919/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58180","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1357996,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Baldwin, City of; reincorporate and provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Baldwin, Georgia; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1136/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58200","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1357997,"bill_number":"HR1441","title":"Morris Brown College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morris Brown College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1441/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58223","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1357998,"bill_number":"SR926","title":"Taylor, Dr. Jewel ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jewel Taylor, Vice President of Liberia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR926/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58188","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1357999,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Motor vehicles; require registration application forms to include optional information regarding certain conditions which may interfere with a registrant's ability to communicate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to form and contents of application for registration, heavy vehicle tax, and satisfactory proof of insurance, so as to require motor vehicle registration application forms to include optional information regarding certain conditions which may interfere with a registrant's ability to communicate; to provide for the sharing of such information with law enforcement upon a vehicle tag inquiry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1143/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58215","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1358000,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Hospice Care; hospice administrators are not required to be health care professionals or trained in health services administration; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospice care, so as to provide that hospice administrators are not required to be health care professionals or trained in health services administration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB500/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58186","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1358001,"bill_number":"SR928","title":"Compton, Sonya C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sonya C. Compton, solicitor-general of Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR928/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58191","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1358002,"bill_number":"SR922","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; recognize April 13, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 13, 2020, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR922/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58183","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1358003,"bill_number":"SR925","title":"Crawford, Corporal Jordan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Corporal Jordan Crawford for his heroic actions in service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR925/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58190","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1358004,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Argyle, Town of; elections and procedures; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the town of Argyle, approved November 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 301), so as to provide for elections and procedures; to provide for oaths; to provide for qualifications of voters; to provide for a county sheriff; to provide for a town clerk; to provide for bonds; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor and council; to provide for public works; to provide for a mayor's court; to provide for sanctions for violations of law; to provide for compensation of various officials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1138/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58202","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1358005,"bill_number":"HR1439","title":"Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1439/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58221","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":1358006,"bill_number":"HR1433","title":"Congress; expand eligibility requirements of the H-2A and H-2B guest worker visa programs; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to expand the eligibility requirements of the H-2A and H-2B guest worker visa programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1433/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58206","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1358007,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Cochran, City of; include mayor as a member of the governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cochran, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5162), so as to include the mayor as a member of the governing authority of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1132/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58193","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1358008,"bill_number":"SR933","title":"Haynes, Beth; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Beth Haynes for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR933/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58198","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1358009,"bill_number":"SR920","title":"Marshall-Smith, Reverend Darlene; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Reverend Darlene Marshall-Smith for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR920/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58184","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1358010,"bill_number":"SR929","title":"Peoples, Dottie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dottie Peoples; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR929/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58192","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1358512,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Revenue and taxation; cultivation, processing, testing, sale, legalization, regulation and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products in certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the cultivation, processing, testing, sale, legalization, regulation and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products in certain circumstances; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to legalize possession, cultivation, processing, testing, and selling of certain amounts of cannabis; to amend Titles 15, 17, and 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, criminal procedure, and local government, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1150/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58233","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1358513,"bill_number":"HB1156","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 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3651), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1156/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58245","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1358514,"bill_number":"SR939","title":"National Guard Day; recognize March 25, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2020, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR939/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58271","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1358515,"bill_number":"HR1445","title":"Byrd, Dr. Vernita E.; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Vernita E. Byrd for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1445/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58243","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1358516,"bill_number":"SR935","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR935/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58227","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1358517,"bill_number":"HR1463","title":"Kerlin, Julie; outstanding public service with the Office of Government and Community Affairs at Georgia State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julie Kerlin on her outstanding public service with the Office of Government and Community Affairs at Georgia State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1463/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58262","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1358518,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Inspection of Public Records; Open Records Act and provisions; applicable to the General Assembly","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 make the Open Records Act and provisions for the inspection of public records applicable to the General Assembly, including its individual members, committees, commissions, and offices; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB503/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58272","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1358519,"bill_number":"HR1453","title":"Mason, Karen Marie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karen Marie Mason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1453/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58252","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1358520,"bill_number":"HR1472","title":"William \"Billie\" E. Clanton Bridge; Wayne County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. William \"Billie\" E. Clanton and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1472/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58273","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1358521,"bill_number":"HR1469","title":"Moise, Yvette; co-founder and president of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival; work in helping the Georgia Latino film industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yvette Moise, co-founder and president of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival, for her work in helping the Georgia Latino film industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1469/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58276","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1358522,"bill_number":"HR1454","title":"Robinson, Jacqueline Hawthorne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacqueline Hawthorne Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1454/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58253","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1358523,"bill_number":"HR1450","title":"Foster, Jim A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim A. Foster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1450/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58249","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1358524,"bill_number":"SR938","title":"US Federal Communications Commission; reconsider its proposed rule regarding use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz band; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Federal Communications Commission to reconsider its proposed rule regarding use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR938/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58236","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1358525,"bill_number":"HR1455","title":"National African American Gun Association Second Amendment Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2020, as the National African American Gun Association Second Amendment Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1455/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58254","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1358526,"bill_number":"HR1461","title":"Trail Life USA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trail Life USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1461/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58260","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1358527,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Social services; temporary assistance for needy families; repeal family cap on benefits","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 repeal the family cap on benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1152/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58238","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1358529,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; change rate of taxation on rental vehicles","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 rate of taxation on rental vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1158/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58267","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1358530,"bill_number":"SR937","title":"Maternal Mental Health Day; recognize May 1, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 1, 2020, as Maternal Mental Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR937/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58234","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1358531,"bill_number":"HR1447","title":"Public Library Day at the state capitol; March 10, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2020, as Public Library Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1447/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58246","sponsor":"Beth Moore"},
{"bill_id":1358532,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Barrow County; State Court; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the State Court of Barrow County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1157/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58266","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":1358533,"bill_number":"HR1462","title":"100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1462/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58261","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1358534,"bill_number":"SR936","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day; recognize March 12, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2020, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR936/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58231","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1358535,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Individual Short-Term Health Insurance Consumer Protection 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 certain consumer protections related to individual short-term health insurance plans; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a 181 day coverage limit; to provide for the inclusion of most essential health benefits; to prohibit medical underwriting; to provide that preventive services shall be included at no additional cost to the insured; to provide that certain consumer disclosures are required; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Special Committee On Access to Quality Health Care","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1153/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58239","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1358536,"bill_number":"HR1459","title":"Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; March 17, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America and recognizing March 17, 2020, as Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1459/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58258","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1358538,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"State government; make the Open Records Act and provisions for the inspection of public records applicable to the General Assembly","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 make the Open Records Act and provisions for the inspection of public records applicable to the General Assembly, including its individual members, committees, commissions, and offices; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1159/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58269","sponsor":"Dominic Lariccia"},
{"bill_id":1358539,"bill_number":"HR1448","title":"Birth Safety Awareness Day at the state capitol; recognition of Kason Choice and Robin Rohe-Oji, two children in recovery from severe birth injuries, and their families; March 16, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2020, as Birth Safety Awareness Day at the state capitol in recognition of Kason Choice and Robin Rohe-Oji, two children in recovery from severe birth injuries, and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1448/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58247","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1358540,"bill_number":"HR1449","title":"Lissencephaly Awareness Day at the state capitol; September 8, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 8, 2020, as Lissencephaly Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1449/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58248","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1358541,"bill_number":"HR1451","title":"Francois, Skeeter-Jo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Skeeter-Jo Francois; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1451/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58250","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1358542,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"City of Woodstock; corporate limits of the city; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and re-creating the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5404), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB502/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58235","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1358543,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Berrien County; Magistrate Court; provide for election of future chief magistrates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Berrien County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3721), as amended, so as to provide for the election of future chief magistrates; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1148/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58230","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1358544,"bill_number":"HR1464","title":"Jack and Jill of America Inc. Day at the state capitol; March 16, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2020, as Jack and Jill of America Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1464/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58265","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1358545,"bill_number":"HR1468","title":"Marquez, Jose Antonio; co-founder, chair, and CEO of Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival; work in helping the Georgia Latino film industry thrive; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Jose Antonio Marquez as co-founder, chair, and CEO of Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival and his work in helping the Georgia Latino film industry thrive; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1468/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58275","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1358546,"bill_number":"HR1460","title":"Hall, William Anthony; distinguished military career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Anthony Hall for his distinguished military career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1460/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58259","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1358547,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Upson County; board of education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the merger and consolidation of the existing Upson County School System and the existing City of Thomaston Independent School System into a single county-wide school system, approved March 13, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3794), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1147/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58229","sponsor":"Ken Pullin"},
{"bill_id":1358548,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Uvalda, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Uvalda; to provide for re-incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1160/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58270","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":1358549,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Local government; no municipal charter shall be enacted where a portion of the proposed corporate boundary was ever part of an existing municipality; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide that no municipal charter shall be enacted where a portion of the proposed corporate boundary was ever part of an existing municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1155/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58241","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1358550,"bill_number":"HR1456","title":"Davis-Nickens, Elaine; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elaine Davis-Nickens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1456/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58255","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1358551,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree; revise","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 improper sexual contact by employee or agent, consent not a defense, and penalty, so as to revise the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree; to revise the offense of improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the second degree; to provide for definitions; to provide application for circumstances of youth activities at recreation and scholastic facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1146/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58228","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1358552,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Criminal procedure; motion to vacate and expunge the record of any previous conviction for certain offenses regarding marijuana; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment in criminal cases generally, so as to provide for a motion to vacate and expunge the record of any previous conviction for certain offenses regarding marijuana; to provide for procedures for considering such motions; to provide for responses from prosecuting attorneys; to provide for standards and conditions for the granting of such motions; to provide for fees; to provide for hearings; to provide for forms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1149/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58232","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1358553,"bill_number":"HR1471","title":"Kao, H.E. Stanley; Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office; supporting all opportunities for an even closer economic partnership between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION welcoming H.E. Stanley Kao, Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, and supporting all opportunities for an even closer economic partnership between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1471/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58278","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1358554,"bill_number":"HR1444","title":"Jessye Norman Memorial Interchange; Richmond County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Jessye Norman and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1444/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58242","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1358555,"bill_number":"HR1467","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League and its team members; 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":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1467/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58274","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1358556,"bill_number":"HR1446","title":"American Heritage Girls; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending American Heritage Girls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1446/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58244","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1358557,"bill_number":"HR1466","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1466/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58268","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1358558,"bill_number":"HR1465","title":"University of Georgia AGHON Honor Society; occasion of its centennial; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia AGHON Honor Society on the occasion of its centennial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1465/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58264","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":1358559,"bill_number":"HR1470","title":"Guerrero, Jose Antonio; vice president of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Jose Antonio Guerrero, vice president of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1470/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58277","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1358560,"bill_number":"HR1458","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2020, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1458/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58257","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1358561,"bill_number":"HR1457","title":"Clanton, William E. \"Billie\"; outstanding citizenry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William E. \"Billie\" Clanton on his outstanding citizenry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1457/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58256","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1358566,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Health Benefit Plan Network Access and Adequacy Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to increase consumer access to health care by improving network adequacy; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1151/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58237","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1358581,"bill_number":"HR1452","title":"Shelley, \"Red Carpet\"; outstanding work in the entertainment industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending \"Red Carpet\" Shelley on her outstanding work in the entertainment industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1452/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58251","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1358596,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Dade County; Probate Court; charge technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Dade County to charge a technology fee for each fine assessed for a criminal, traffic, or ordinance violation; to specify the uses to which said technology fee may be put; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1154/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58240","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1359007,"bill_number":"SR940","title":"Charlotte Nash Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Charlotte Nash and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR940/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58279","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1359028,"bill_number":"SR943","title":"Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe and the Cherokee Nation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe and the Cherokee Nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR943/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58283","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1359049,"bill_number":"SR942","title":"Robertson, Shalandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Shalandra Robertson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR942/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58282","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1359071,"bill_number":"SR944","title":"Heritage High School 5 Star Dance Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Heritage High School 5 Star dance team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class 3A-4A State Dance Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR944/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58284","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1359092,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Electors of Glynn County; nonbinding advisory referendum; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Glynn County desire the Glynn County Board of Commissioners to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB504/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58280","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1359114,"bill_number":"SR941","title":"Austim Awareness Day; recognize March 5, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2020, as Autism Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR941/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58281","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1359135,"bill_number":"SR945","title":"Payne, Judge Jonathan Marlin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Jonathan Marlin Payne on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR945/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58285","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1359635,"bill_number":"HR1489","title":"Rucker, Velma L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Velma L. Rucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1489/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58317","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1359636,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"State Court of Rockdale County; additional judge for such court; provide","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 such court; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge of such court; to provide for the election of successors; to revise inaccurate references; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB508/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58326","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1359637,"bill_number":"HR1483","title":"African Women in Leadership Organization; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the African Women in Leadership Organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1483/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58311","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1359638,"bill_number":"HR1476","title":"National internet privacy standards; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting national internet privacy standards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1476/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58302","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1359639,"bill_number":"HR1500","title":"Blackwell, Honorable Justice Keith R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Justice Keith R. Blackwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1500/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58332","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1359640,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Education; Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coursework in the founding philosophy and principles of the United States of America, so as to provide that the Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution and had origins in rationalism, empiricism, and religious texts, including, but not limited to, the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible; to provide for instructional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1168/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58328","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1359641,"bill_number":"HR1488","title":"Women's Golf Day; June 6, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 6, 2020, as Women's Golf Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1488/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58316","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1359642,"bill_number":"HR1486","title":"Peanut Proud Inc. Day at the state capitol; March 28, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Peanut Proud Inc. and recognizing March 28, 2020, as Peanut Proud Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1486/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58314","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1359643,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Blue Ridge, City of; staggered terms of mayor and councilmembers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blue Ridge in Fannin County, approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3823), as amended, so as to provide for staggered terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to revise provisions regarding the filling of vacancies on the governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1161/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58295","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1359644,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"City of Buford; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal 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; 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB506/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58291","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1359645,"bill_number":"HR1505","title":"SkillsUSA; outstanding contributions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SkillsUSA for its outstanding contributions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1505/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58338","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1359646,"bill_number":"SR951","title":"Mooney, Roger; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Roger Mooney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR951/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58293","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1359647,"bill_number":"HR1504","title":"Ross, Frank, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frank Ross Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1504/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58337","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1359648,"bill_number":"HR1487","title":"Giving in Action Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Giving in Action Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1487/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58315","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1359649,"bill_number":"HR1473","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":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1473/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58294","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1359650,"bill_number":"HR1491","title":"Merritt, Marie Hawkins; recognizing service career upon her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the public service career of Marie Hawkins Merritt upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1491/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58319","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1359651,"bill_number":"SR950","title":"Mercer Rural Health Innovation Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Mercer Rural Health Innovation Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR950/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58290","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1359652,"bill_number":"HR1498","title":"Halm, April; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending April Halm for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1498/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58330","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1359653,"bill_number":"HR1501","title":"Simmons, Dr. Amber M.; receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Amber M. Simmons for receiving the 2020 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1501/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58334","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1359654,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Fayette County; school district ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Fayette 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1166/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58307","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1359655,"bill_number":"HR1497","title":"Central State University Chorus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Central State University Chorus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1497/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58329","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1359656,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Blue Ridge, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Blue Ridge 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1162/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58296","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1359657,"bill_number":"HR1474","title":"House Study Committee on Recovery, Recycling, and Reuse of Scrap Tires; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Recovery, Recycling, and Reuse of Scrap Tires; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1474/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58300","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":1359658,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"City of Vista Grove in DeKalb County; 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 other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for definitions; 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 for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB507/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58323","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1359659,"bill_number":"HR1494","title":"Georgia Women of Achievement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1494/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58322","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":1359660,"bill_number":"HR1477","title":"Passage of HR 1384; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the passage of HR 1384; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1477/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58303","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1359661,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Joint Liberty County, City of Gum Branch, City of Midway, City of Riceboro, and City of Walthourville Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment Authority, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4826), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3920); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1165/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58299","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1359662,"bill_number":"HR1506","title":"Kaye, Ari Isaac; birth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Ari Isaac Kaye; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1506/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58339","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1359663,"bill_number":"HR1485","title":"Alive Home Care; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alive Home Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1485/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58313","sponsor":"CaMia Hopson"},
{"bill_id":1359664,"bill_number":"HR1484","title":"Westwood Lady Wildcats basketball team; winning the 2020 GISA Class AA Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Westwood Lady Wildcats basketball team for winning the 2020 GISA Class AA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1484/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58312","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1359665,"bill_number":"HR1499","title":"Brown, Professor Carlos B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Professor Carlos B. Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1499/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58331","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1359666,"bill_number":"HR1495","title":"House Study Committee on Regulatory and Oversight Processes of the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Regulatory and Oversight Processes of the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1495/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58325","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1359667,"bill_number":"SR952","title":"Animal Control Officers; seek training from nonprofits in areas pertaining to animal related cases and reporting; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging all animal control officers, animal protection field inspectors, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges to seek training from nonprofits in areas pertaining to animal related cases, animal welfare, correlating human/animal linked crimes, disaster planning for animals, and disease protocol and reporting; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR952/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58306","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1359668,"bill_number":"HR1502","title":"Georgia Future Caucus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Future Caucus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1502/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58335","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1359669,"bill_number":"HR1492","title":"Taylor, Rashad Jamal; outstanding public service as a political consultant and legislator; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rashad Jamal Taylor on his outstanding public service as a political consultant and legislator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1492/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58320","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1359670,"bill_number":"HR1503","title":"Powell, Bishop Victor L.; occasion of his 30th anniversary leading Rhema Word Cathedral; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Victor L. Powell on the occasion of his 30th anniversary leading Rhema Word Cathedral; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1503/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58336","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":1359671,"bill_number":"SR949","title":"Fowler, Bishop Miles E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Bishop Miles E. Fowler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR949/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58292","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1359672,"bill_number":"HR1496","title":"State of Georgia; all 159 counties designated as Second Amendment Constitutional Counties; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging all 159 counties of the State of Georgia to be designated as Second Amendment Constitutional Counties; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1496/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58327","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1359673,"bill_number":"SR947","title":"Noel, Master Sergeant Timothy J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant Timothy J. Noel on the occasion of his military retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR947/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58288","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":1359674,"bill_number":"SR953","title":"Brenda Porter and Impact Theatre Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brenda Porter and Impact Theatre Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR953/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58333","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1359675,"bill_number":"HR1493","title":"Importance of civil discourse and better arguments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of civil discourse and better arguments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1493/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58321","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1359676,"bill_number":"HR1478","title":"Parity for breast pump collection and storage supplies; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting parity for breast pump collection and storage supplies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1478/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58304","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1359677,"bill_number":"HR1479","title":"Creation of a Gender Parity Task Force; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the creation of a Gender Parity Task Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1479/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58305","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1359678,"bill_number":"HR1475","title":"Georgia High School Association; perform a thorough assessment of its operations and practices; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) to perform a thorough assessment of its operations and practices pertaining to the inclusion of GHSA member officials on the GHSA Executive Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1475/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58301","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1359679,"bill_number":"HR1480","title":"PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; October 9, 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 9, 2020, as PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1480/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58308","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1359680,"bill_number":"HR1490","title":"Atkins, Sallie Jackson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sallie Jackson Atkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1490/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58318","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1359681,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Atlantic Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; provide for the minimum supplement each county in the circuit shall provide to the judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a supplement to the compensation, expenses, and allowances of the district attorney of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 584), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 26, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 1222), so as to provide for the minimum supplement each county in the circuit shall provide to the judges of the superior courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1164/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58298","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1359682,"bill_number":"SR948","title":"Senate Coin Operated Amusement Machine Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Coin Operated Amusement Machine Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR948/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58289","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1359683,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Atlanta, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; 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 the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1167/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58324","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1359684,"bill_number":"SR946","title":"Wallace Lawson Jernigan Memorial Bridge; Clinch County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Wallace Lawson Jernigan and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR946/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58286","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1359685,"bill_number":"HR1482","title":"Camp Sunshine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Camp Sunshine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1482/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58310","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":1359686,"bill_number":"HR1481","title":"Dutchtown High School Boys Basketball; Class 5A 2020 State Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Dutchtown High School Boys Basketball Class 5A 2020 State Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1481/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58309","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1359687,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Bill of Rights; the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution; origins in rationalism, empiricism, and religious texts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coursework in the founding philosophy and principles of the United States of America, so as to provide that the Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution and had origins in rationalism, empiricism, and religious texts, including, but not limited to, the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible; to provide for instructional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-03-13","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB505/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58287","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1359688,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Randolph County; board of education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved February 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3575), as amended, 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1163/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58297","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1369736,"bill_number":"SR957","title":"Lee, Madison; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR957/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58352","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1369740,"bill_number":"SR958","title":"Arrington, Sherena; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sherena Arrington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR958/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58353","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1370025,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Newton County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to create the Newton County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers upon the authority; to provide for purpose and scope of operations of the authority; to provide for 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 provide for moneys received and trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for tax exemption, rates, charges, and revenues; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for construction of act and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1174/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58361","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1370026,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Chattooga County; Board of Education; election of members; repeal amendment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia for the election of members of the Board of Education of Chattooga County by the people, which amendment was proposed by 1959 House Resolution No. 146-432, Resolution Act No. 51 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 453), as amended by 1968 House Resolution No. 675-1458, Resolution Act No. 245 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 1764), and as continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 6, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3821); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1180/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58367","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1370027,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Port Wentworth, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Port Wentworth; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1175/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58362","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1370028,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Johnson County; Board of Education; change compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to fix the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5425), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3722), 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1181/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58369","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1370029,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Newton County; certain officers; provide method of calculating annual compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a change in the compensation of the Sheriff, the Tax Commissioner, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County to reflect increases in the cost of living, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3304), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4156), so as to provide for the method of calculating the annual compensation for such county officers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1170/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58357","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1370030,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Jefferson, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax homestead exemption; require yearly income statements to continue to receive exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1177/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58364","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1370031,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"Bluffton, City of; mayor can vote to provide a majority on city council; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Bluffton, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3786), so as to provide that the mayor can vote on the city council to provide a majority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1173/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58360","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1370032,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Newton County; dissolve Recreation Commission; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Newton County to dissolve the Newton County Recreation Commission; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1171/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58358","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1370033,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Pine Mountain, Town of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Pine Mountain 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1183/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58371","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1370034,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Hall County Family Connection Network; repeal an Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hall County Family Connection Network, approved May 12, 2011 (Ga. L.2011, p. 4046); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1182/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58370","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1370035,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Mountain Park, City of; new term for a city council seat; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Mountain Park in the Counties of Fulton and Cherokee, approved March 30, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3560), so as to provide a new term for a city council seat; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1176/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58363","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1370036,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Shellman, City of; filling vacancies on the city council; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Shellman, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4412), so as to revise provisions related to filling vacancies on the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1169/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58356","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1370097,"bill_number":"SR963","title":"Borom, Trevor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Borom of the Strong Rock Christian School's Patriot wrestling team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class A 120 lb. Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR963/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58401","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1370098,"bill_number":"SR960","title":"Gaines, Roy Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy Edward Gaines; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR960/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58405","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":1370099,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Crimes and offenses; comprehensively revise the law regarding justification and use of force","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to comprehensively revise the law regarding justification and the use of force; to provide for certain investigations and reports in certain circumstances; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 20, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offense, criminal procedure, education, and torts, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1190/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58380","sponsor":"Bee Nguyen"},
{"bill_id":1370101,"bill_number":"HR1513","title":"Williams, Rebecca Chase; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rebecca Chase Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1513/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58388","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1370102,"bill_number":"SR959","title":"Senate Systemic Inequalities Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Systemic Inequalities Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR959/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58406","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1370103,"bill_number":"SR956","title":"President Donald J. Trump Highway; Cherokee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing President Donald J. Trump and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR956/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58342","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1370105,"bill_number":"SR966","title":"K.C. Bowen, Jr. Interchange; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. K.C. Bowen, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR966/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58398","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1370107,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Criminal procedure; motion for a change of venue by prosecuting attorney in certain cases; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to change of venue, so as to provide for a motion for a change of venue by the prosecuting attorney in certain cases; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1186/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58376","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1370108,"bill_number":"SR955","title":"Wade, Mr. Walter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Walter Wade as an outstanding educator and coach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR955/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58341","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1370110,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Commerce, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax homestead exemption; require yearly income statements to continue to receive exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1178/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58365","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1370111,"bill_number":"HR1511","title":"Gaines, Roy Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy Edward Gaines; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1511/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58386","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1370112,"bill_number":"HR1512","title":"Hobbs, Dr. Joseph; longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine; contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Joseph Hobbs, longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine, for his contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1512/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58387","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1370114,"bill_number":"HR1509","title":"Shiloh Baptist Church; occasion of its 180th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shiloh Baptist Church on the occasion of its 180th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1509/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58384","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1370116,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority; members of the authority are appointed; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3837), so as revise how members of the authority are appointed; to reduce the size of the authority; to revise the selection process and terms of officers of the authority; to terminate the terms of the current authority members; to further provide for the use of revenues generated by the authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB512/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58375","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":1370117,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Property; dispossessory proceedings; provide for certain notices to tenants","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 certain notices to tenants for dispossessory proceedings; to provide for sufficiency of notices for termination of tenancies; to provide for responses to dispossessory proceedings; to provide for stays of writs of possession under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1184/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58372","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1370119,"bill_number":"SR962","title":"Dixon Sr., Mayor Ronnie A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Ronnie A. Dixon Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR962/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58403","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1370120,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; release of certain audio and video recordings from peace officer body cameras; provide","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; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for the release of certain audio and video recordings from peace officer body cameras; to prohibit the alteration of body camera recordings; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1185/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58374","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1370121,"bill_number":"SR967","title":"Andrews, Gary Blaylock; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gary Blaylock Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR967/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58407","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1370123,"bill_number":"HR1521","title":"Kyle, Jeanette Ray; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeanette Ray Kyle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1521/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58396","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1370124,"bill_number":"HR1518","title":"Nicholson, Glenn E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Glenn E. Nicholson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1518/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58393","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1370126,"bill_number":"HR1514","title":"Graviss, Jonathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jonathan Graviss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1514/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58389","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1370128,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Hall County Commission for Children and Families; repeal an Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Hall County Commission for Children and Families, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4874); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1189/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58379","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1370129,"bill_number":"HR1510","title":"Cartwright, Maggie Bell Cheatham; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1510/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58385","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1370131,"bill_number":"HR1522","title":"Billy Burnette Memorial Bridge; Gilmer County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Billy Burnette and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1522/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58381","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1370132,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Elections; manner of giving notice of changes in voter registration as a result of using the change of address information supplied by the United States Postal Service; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise the manner of giving notice of changes in voter registration as a result of using the change of address information supplied by the United States Postal Service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1172/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58359","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1370134,"bill_number":"SR954","title":"Residents of Gwinnett County; electing a diverse group of community leaders; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the residents of Gwinnett County for electing a diverse group of community leaders into office and recognizing this diverse group of elected officials from Gwinnett County in the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR954/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58340","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1370136,"bill_number":"HR1524","title":"Kipley \"Kip\" Allen Brown Memorial Intersection; Laurens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Kipley Allen Brown and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1524/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58383","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1370137,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Crimes and offenses; aggravated strangulation by a peace officer; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to provide for the crime of aggravated strangulation by a peace officer; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1187/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58377","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1370138,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Glynn County Police Department; abolish; transfer of assets and property of such police department; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the Glynn County Police Department; to provide for the transfer of assets and property of such police department; to provide for the transfer of duties and responsibilities of such police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, contingencies, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-08-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB509/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58354","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":1370140,"bill_number":"HR1523","title":"Johnnie B. Hall Memorial Bridge; Laurens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Johnnie B. Hall and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1523/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58382","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1370141,"bill_number":"HR1517","title":"Chinnan, Dr. Manjeet; election to the International Academy of Food Science and Technology; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Manjeet Chinnan upon his election to the International Academy of Food Science and Technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1517/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58392","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1370143,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Wheeler County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wheeler 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB510/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58397","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1370145,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"\"Georgia Justice Act\"; police and justice matters; various titles of the O.C.G.A.; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise various titles of the O.C.G.A., regarding police and justice matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB513/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58402","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1370146,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Torts; immunity from civil damages for certain conduct in regard to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); 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 regarding torts, so as to provide for immunity from civil damages for certain conduct in regard to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1188/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58378","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1370147,"bill_number":"HR1516","title":"Heart Pharmacy, Inc.; 50th anniversary; Marvin Weyman Griffin, Sr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of Heart Pharmacy Inc. and commending Marvin Weyman Griffin Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1516/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58391","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1370149,"bill_number":"SR965","title":"Artman, Eleanor Campbell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eleanor Campbell Artman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR965/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58399","sponsor":"P.K. Martin"},
{"bill_id":1370150,"bill_number":"SR961","title":"Smith, Robert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR961/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58404","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1370151,"bill_number":"HR1508","title":"House Study Committee on Implementing a State of Georgia Climate Resilience Plan; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Implementing a State of Georgia Climate Resilience Plan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1508/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58368","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1370154,"bill_number":"HR1507","title":"House of Representatives; amend Rules to allow for virtual meetings","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives so as to allow for virtual meetings of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1507/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58355","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1370155,"bill_number":"HR1520","title":"Panter, Roy W., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy W. Panter Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1520/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58395","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1370156,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Jackson County; school district ad valorem tax; require yearly income statements to tax commissioner to continue to receive exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to require yearly income statements to the tax commissioner to continue to receive the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2021-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1179/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58366","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":1370158,"bill_number":"SR964","title":"Hutcheson, Danny; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danny Hutcheson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR964/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58400","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1370159,"bill_number":"HR1519","title":"Webb, Garnett P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Garnett P. Webb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1519/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58394","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1370160,"bill_number":"HR1515","title":"Smith, Sherry D.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sherry D. Smith on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1515/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58390","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1370165,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County; compensation and expenses of the members; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County, approved July 27, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 324), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4923), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4039), so as to change the provisions regarding the compensation and expenses of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB511/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58373","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1370256,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"City of Jeffersonville; new charter; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB517/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58444","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1370257,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Wilcox County; board of elections and registration; provide for hiring of employees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wilcox County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4056), so as to provide for the hiring of employees, including an election supervisor, of such board by the county manager of Wilcox County; to provide for the employment of such employees by said county; to provide for the day-to-day supervision of the board's duties; to provide for the distribution of sample ballots and other information by the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1200/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58417","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370258,"bill_number":"HR1525","title":"House Study Committee on Remote Online Notarization; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Remote Online Notarization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1525/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58431","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1370259,"bill_number":"HR1546","title":"Bailey, Reverend Dr. Kenneth G.; occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Kenneth G. Bailey on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1546/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58474","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1370260,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Magistrate Court of Henry County; assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Henry County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB518/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58445","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1370261,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"State symbols; protection of government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to revise provisions for the protection of government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1211/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58428","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1370262,"bill_number":"SR982","title":"Miller, Tonya; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tonya Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR982/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58460","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1370263,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Brantley County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Brantley 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":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1193/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58410","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1370265,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"City of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville City; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1215/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58447","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1370266,"bill_number":"HR1547","title":"Arbery, Mr. Ahmaud Marquez; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ahmaud Marquez Arbery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1547/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58475","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1370267,"bill_number":"SR980","title":"Oritsejafor, Reverend Helen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Helen Oritsejafor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR980/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58481","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1370268,"bill_number":"HR1542","title":"Meade, Deborah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah Meade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1542/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58472","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1370269,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Union City; 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 Union City ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1216/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58448","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1370270,"bill_number":"SR969","title":"General Assembly; redistricting of the state congressional and state House and Senate districts by an independent commission; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide by general law for the redistricting of the state congressional and state House and Senate districts by an independent commission; 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":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR969/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58436","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370271,"bill_number":"HR1541","title":"Clark, Dr. Erica P. I.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Erica P.I. Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1541/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58471","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1370272,"bill_number":"SR978","title":"Ingram, Judge Edith Jacqueline; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Edith Jacqueline Ingram; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR978/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58483","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1370274,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Hart County; ad valorem tax; increase amount of homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Hart County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5574), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption from Hart County ad valorem taxes for county purposes from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, contingent effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1198/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58415","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1370275,"bill_number":"HR1545","title":"SINO-USA Next Generation Foundation; role in donating personal protective equipment to hospitals across the state of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SINO-USA Next Generation Foundation for its role in donating personal protective equipment to hospitals across the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1545/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58477","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1370276,"bill_number":"SR983","title":"Nagorno Karabakh Republic; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR983/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58454","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1370277,"bill_number":"HR1543","title":"Perry, William James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William James Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1543/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58473","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1370278,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Charlton County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Charlton 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":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1197/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58414","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1370279,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"State symbols; display of monuments, memorials, plaques, markers, or memorabilia related to the Confederate States of America, slave owners, or persons advocating for slavery on public property except for museums and Civil War battlefields; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to prohibit the display of monuments, memorials, plaques, markers, or memorabilia related to the Confederate States of America, slave owners, or persons advocating for slavery on public property except for museums and Civil War battlefields; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to holidays and observances so as to remove provisions related to Confederate History and Heritage Month; to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1212/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58429","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1370280,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Indictments; preferential privileges given to peace officers; indictment or special presentment to a grand jury; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indictments, so as to remove the preferential privileges given to peace officers in the procedure for indictment or special presentment to a grand jury; to provide for accountability and fairness in the grand jury process for peace officers alleged to have committed a crime in the performance of duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB516/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58438","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1370281,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Bacon County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Bacon 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1191/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58408","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1370283,"bill_number":"SR973","title":"University of Georgia School of Law; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia School of Law on its National Moot Court Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR973/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58439","sponsor":"Jennifer Jordan"},
{"bill_id":1370284,"bill_number":"HR1531","title":"The Atlanta Pride Committee; 50th anniversary of the Atlanta Pride Festival; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Atlanta Pride Committee for the 50th anniversary of the Atlanta Pride Festival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1531/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58461","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1370285,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Police Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state tort claims; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise use of force standards; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1206/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58423","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1370286,"bill_number":"HR1549","title":"Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legislative Advisory Group; COVID-19 policy recommendations; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the policy recommendations set forth by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legislative Advisory Group regarding COVID-19; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1549/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58451","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1370287,"bill_number":"HR1526","title":"Green, Norris Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Norris Eugene Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1526/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58455","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1370288,"bill_number":"SR977","title":"Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Auxiliary USA; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Auxiliary USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR977/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58479","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1370289,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Due Process in Civil Forfeiture Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act,\" so as to increase the burden of proof for the government in civil forfeiture proceedings; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public defenders, so to provide for representation by public defenders in civil forfeiture proceedings resulting from certain criminal cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1208/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58425","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1370291,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"End Racial Profiling Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 and Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies and state tort claims, respectively, so as to specifically prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to require certain policies and procedures by law enforcement agencies; to provide for data collection; to provide for regulations by the Attorney General; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a right of action for enforcement; to revise the state waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1207/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58424","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1370292,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Berrien County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Berrien County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1195/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58412","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1370293,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Coffee County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Coffee 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":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1196/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58413","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1370294,"bill_number":"HR1544","title":"Sewa International; Atlanta chapter; role in aiding in coronavirus relief efforts through personal protective equipment and meal donations; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta chapter of Sewa International for its role in aiding in coronavirus relief efforts through personal protective equipment and meal donations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1544/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58476","sponsor":"Angelika Kausche"},
{"bill_id":1370295,"bill_number":"SR971","title":"PANDAS Awareness Day; recognize October 9, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 9, 2020, as PANDAS Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR971/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58442","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1370296,"bill_number":"HR1550","title":"Governing authorities; adopt solutions to address systemic racial inequalities in police use of force and in economic empowerment; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging all governing authorities of this state to adopt solutions to address systemic racial inequalities in police use of force and in economic empowerment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1550/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58452","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1370297,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Pierce County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Pierce 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":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1192/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58409","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1370298,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit the possession of certain property from the United States Department of Defense by certain local law enforcement agencies; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1205/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58422","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1370300,"bill_number":"HR1532","title":"Williams, Cameron Kyle; Troop 1099 Northeast Council; completing his Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Kyle Williams from Troop 1099 Northeast Council for completing his Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1532/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58462","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1370301,"bill_number":"HR1535","title":"Mistretta, Claire; Grayson High School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Claire Mistretta, Grayson High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1535/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58465","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1370302,"bill_number":"SR979","title":"Irwin County Indians Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Irwin County Indians football team for winning the 2019 GHSA Class A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR979/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58482","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":1370303,"bill_number":"HR1528","title":"Camp, Judge Susan S.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Susan S. Camp on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1528/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58457","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1370304,"bill_number":"HR1536","title":"Lassiter, Abigail; Loganville High School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Abigail Lassiter, Loganville High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1536/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58466","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1370305,"bill_number":"HR1529","title":"Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia, Inc.; 25 years of service to the Georgia legal community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia Inc. for 25 years of service to the Georgia legal community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1529/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58458","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1370306,"bill_number":"HR1539","title":"Doolittle, Rebekah; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebekah Doolittle, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1539/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58469","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1370308,"bill_number":"SR974","title":"Johnson, Eddie and Blanche; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of Eddie Johnson and Blanche Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR974/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58440","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370309,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Criminal procedure; indictment or special presentment of a peace officer for a crime committed in the performance of his or her duties and the right to testify before a grand jury; repeal procedure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pretrial proceedings, so as to repeal the procedure for indictment or special presentment of a peace officer for a crime committed in the performance of his or her duties and the right to testify before a grand jury; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1210/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58427","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1370310,"bill_number":"HR1534","title":"Kuykendall, Drew; Victory Baptist School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Drew Kuykendall, Victory Baptist School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1534/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58464","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1370311,"bill_number":"HR1548","title":"Johnny Meadows Memorial Interchange; Gordon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Johnny Meadows and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1548/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58450","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1370312,"bill_number":"SR981","title":"Senate Study Committee on Surgical Smoke Evacuation Systems; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Surgical Smoke Evacuation Systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR981/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58480","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1370313,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act; enact","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 require training on de-escalation techniques for peace officers; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1204/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58421","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1370314,"bill_number":"HR1540","title":"Eick, Kelly; Apalachee High School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Eick, Apalachee High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1540/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58470","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1370316,"bill_number":"HR1538","title":"Freeman, Lauren; Winder-Barrow High School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lauren Freeman, Winder-Barrow High School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1538/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58468","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1370317,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Middle Chattahoochee Regional Water and Sewer Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the South Fulton Municipal Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3739), so as to change the name of the authority; to revise provisions regarding notice of regular meetings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1217/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58449","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1370318,"bill_number":"SR975","title":"Woodward Academy Boys Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Woodward Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAAA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR975/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58441","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370319,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Criminal procedure; arrest by private persons; repeal article in its entirety","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by private persons, so as to repeal the article in its entirety; to amend Titles 17, 35, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, law enforcement officers and agencies, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; 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":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1203/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58420","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1370320,"bill_number":"SR972","title":"Sweet, John F.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John F. Sweet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR972/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58443","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1370321,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"State Tort Claims; actions of certain law enforcement officers; certain immunities; remove","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 remove certain immunities from the actions of certain law enforcement officers; to provide that law enforcement officers alleged to have committed misconduct or a violation of law while acting within the scope of his or her official duties or employment shall be subject to lawsuit or liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB514/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58434","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370322,"bill_number":"SR970","title":"Persons Convicted of Felonies; lose their right to vote only if they are sentenced to incarceration; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that persons convicted of felonies shall lose their right to vote only if they are sentenced to incarceration and only while serving any such sentence of incarceration; 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":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR970/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58437","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370323,"bill_number":"SR984","title":"National Prostate Awareness Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Prostate Awareness Association and the interfaith communities in the State of Georgia and abroad for their efforts to provide a mobile screening and testing process for the underserved and uninsured who are at risk of or suffer from prostate cancer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR984/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58453","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1370325,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"District Attorneys Oversight Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding district attorneys, so as to create the District Attorneys Oversight Commission; to provide for the powers, composition, appointment, and confirmation of such commission; to provide for commission members' terms, vacancies, and removals; to provide for procedures and confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1214/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58432","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1370326,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Justification and Excuse; \"stand your ground\" law; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to repeal the \"stand your ground\" law; to amend Titles 15, 17, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, criminal procedure, and torts, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB515/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58433","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370327,"bill_number":"HR1530","title":"Georgia Equality; 25 years of service to Georgia's LGBTQ communities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Equality for 25 years of service to Georgia's LGBTQ communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1530/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58459","sponsor":"Matthew Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1370328,"bill_number":"SR985","title":"Leroy Johnson Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Senator Leroy Johnson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR985/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58446","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1370329,"bill_number":"HR1537","title":"Banks, Mason; Victory Baptist School's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mason Banks, Victory Baptist School's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1537/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58467","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1370330,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Criminal procedure; prohibit use of no-knock search warrants","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to prohibit the use of no-knock search warrants; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the issuance of search warrants; 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":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1209/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58426","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1370331,"bill_number":"SR976","title":"Nowruz; recognize as the Persian New Year on March 20, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Nowruz as the Persian New Year on March 20, 2020, an occasion with Iranian origins but observed by diverse people all over the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR976/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58478","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1370332,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Franklin County; ad valorem tax; increase amount of homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Franklin County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Franklin County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4770), so as to increase the amount of such exemptions; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1199/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58416","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1370334,"bill_number":"HR1533","title":"Parks, Robert; Loganville Christian Academy's 2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robert Parks, Loganville Christian Academy's 2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1533/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58463","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":1370335,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Fulton County; reconstitute board of elections and registration; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Fulton County, Georgia; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for membership and chairperson of the board and appointment of the same; to provide for qualifications of the members; to provide for terms of office; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths of office; to provide for power and duties of said board; to provide for reporting by the chairperson; to provide for sample ballots and voter information; to provide for a chief administrative officer of the board; to provide for compensation, offices, and employees; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1201/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58418","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1370336,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Ware County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Ware 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":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-08-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1194/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58411","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1370337,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Fulton County; board of elections and registration; provide for abolition of the board on a date certain","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4577), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4181), so as to provide for abolition of the board on a date certain; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1202/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58419","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1370338,"bill_number":"SR968","title":"General Assembly; allocation of certain funds; program of public funding for campaigns for membership; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide for the allocation of certain funds to, the creation of a continuing fund for, the dedication of specific revenues to, and a program of public funding for campaigns for membership in the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to correct a numbering issue; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR968/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58435","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370339,"bill_number":"HR1527","title":"New Providence Baptist Church; occasion of its 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Providence Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1527/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58456","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1370340,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Citizens Detainment Act; enact","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrests by private persons, so as to provide for definitions to revise the law with regard to the detainment of offenders by private citizens; to provide when and to what degree force may be used to effectuate such detainment; to provide that unauthorized detainments may be resisted and to provide when and to what degree force may be used to resist an unauthorized detainment by a private citizen; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1213/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58430","sponsor":"Jeff Jones"},
{"bill_id":1370519,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Holidays and Observances; June 19 of each year as a state holiday of Juneteenth; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public and legal holidays and leave for observance of religious holidays not specifically provided for, so as to designate June 19 of each year as a state holiday of Juneteenth; to remove June 3 as a potential state holiday; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB519/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58489","sponsor":"Nikema Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370520,"bill_number":"HR1552","title":"Georgians; participate in 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging all Georgians to participate in the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1552/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58495","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1370521,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"Haralson County; school district ad valorem tax; increase exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $10,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4087), so as to increase the exemption to $14,000.00; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1221/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58488","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1370522,"bill_number":"HR1581","title":"Johnson, Barbara Jean; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Barbara Jean Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1581/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58523","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1370523,"bill_number":"HR1577","title":"Santillan, Jeannettelena; Armuchee High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeannettelena Santillan, Armuchee High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1577/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58531","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370525,"bill_number":"HR1566","title":"Carroll, Tessa Marie; Model High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tessa Marie Carroll, Model High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1566/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58509","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1370526,"bill_number":"HR1575","title":"Mayes, Vicki; Pepperell High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Vicki Mayes, Pepperell High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1575/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58518","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370527,"bill_number":"HR1569","title":"McDurmon, Kelly; Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly McDurmon, Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1569/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58512","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370528,"bill_number":"HR1565","title":"Googe, John Matthew; Coosa High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Matthew Googe, Coosa High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1565/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58508","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1370529,"bill_number":"HR1585","title":"Owens, Frank Camden, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frank Camden Owens Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1585/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58527","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1370530,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; prohibit utility companies from suspending or disconnecting retail service on certain days","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to prohibit utility companies from suspending or disconnecting retail service on certain days; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1220/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58486","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1370532,"bill_number":"HR1580","title":"Bartleson, Aaron Wesley; Rome High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aaron Wesley Bartleson, Rome High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1580/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58522","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370533,"bill_number":"HR1568","title":"Windom, Laura; Coosa High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laura Windom, Coosa High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1568/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58511","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1370534,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Young Harris, City of; reduce size of city council; modify term of mayor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Young Harris, approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3713), so as to reduce the size of the city council; to modify the term of the mayor; to modify provisions related to a quorum of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1225/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58493","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1370536,"bill_number":"HR1584","title":"Love, Gay McLawhorn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gay McLawhorn Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1584/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58526","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1370537,"bill_number":"HR1558","title":"Zacharias, Ravi; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ravi Zacharias; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1558/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58501","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1370538,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Criminal procedure; arrest by private persons; repeal article in its entirety","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by private persons, so as to repeal the article in its entirety; to amend Titles 17, 35, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, law enforcement officers and agencies, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; 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":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1226/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58494","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1370539,"bill_number":"HR1574","title":"Payne, Susan; Unity Christian School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan Payne, Unity Christian School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1574/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58517","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370540,"bill_number":"HR1563","title":"2020 graduating class of Haralson County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Haralson County High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1563/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58506","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1370542,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Colquitt County; Airport Authority; modify provisions regarding qualifications, selection, terms, powers, officers, and duties of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to establish an airport authority for Colquitt County, approved March 4, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953 Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 3035), as amended, particularly by any Act approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3798), so as to modify provisions regarding the qualifications, selection, terms, powers, officers, and duties of members; to provide for meetings; to provide vacancies; to provide for conflicts of interest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1223/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58491","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1370543,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Hart County; Board of Education; revise compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hart County, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4215), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3952), so as to revise the compensation of the members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1218/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58484","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1370544,"bill_number":"HR1557","title":"Immigrant Heritage Month; June 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of June 2020 as Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1557/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58500","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1370545,"bill_number":"HR1559","title":"Thibodeaux, Patricia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Thibodeaux; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1559/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58502","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1370546,"bill_number":"HR1576","title":"Shanahan, Anwyn MacKenzie; Pepperell High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anwyn MacKenzie Shanahan, Pepperell High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1576/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58519","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370547,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Professions and businesses; licensure and regulation of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board; to provide for its membership, meetings, and duties; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for scope of practice for each medical imaging and radiation therapy modality; to provide for permits to limit the scope of practice; to provide for permit requirements; to provide for grandfather provisions; to provide for temporary licenses; to provide for renewals and reinstatements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1222/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58490","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1370549,"bill_number":"HR1570","title":"Shorey, Al; Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Al Shorey, Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1570/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58513","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370550,"bill_number":"HR1553","title":"Woodward Academy War Eagles wrestling team; winning the 2020 GHSA AAAA Team Dual Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Woodward Academy War Eagles wrestling team for winning the 2020 GHSA AAAA Team Dual Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1553/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58496","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1370551,"bill_number":"HR1554","title":"Woodward Academy boys basketball team; winning the 2020 GHSA AAAA State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Woodward Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class AAAA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1554/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58497","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1370552,"bill_number":"HR1560","title":"2020 graduating class of Rockmart High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Rockmart High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1560/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58503","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1370553,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority; method of appointing members; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3837), so as to change the method of appointing members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1219/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58485","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1370554,"bill_number":"HR1578","title":"Richey, Brindley; Armuchee High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brindley Richey, Armuchee High School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1578/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58520","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370556,"bill_number":"HR1586","title":"Norgren, Noah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Noah Norgren; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1586/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58528","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1370557,"bill_number":"HR1564","title":"2020 graduating class of Woodland High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Woodland High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1564/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58507","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1370559,"bill_number":"HR1589","title":"Carl Evans Memorial Intersection; Floyd County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Carl Evans and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1589/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58532","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370560,"bill_number":"HR1583","title":"Williams, Rebecca Chase; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rebecca Chase Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1583/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58525","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1370561,"bill_number":"HR1561","title":"2020 graduating class of Adairsville High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Adairsville High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1561/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58504","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1370562,"bill_number":"HR1587","title":"Hood, William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Hood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1587/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58529","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1370563,"bill_number":"HR1588","title":"Britt, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating David Britt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1588/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58530","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1370564,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Tallulah Falls, Town of; terms, qualifications, election, and vacancies of the mayor and councilmembers; modify 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 May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4044), an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3533), and an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4384); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for the other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1224/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58492","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1370566,"bill_number":"HR1555","title":"Emerson, Judge David; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge David Emerson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1555/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58498","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1370567,"bill_number":"HR1556","title":"Caldwell, Judge Barbara H.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Barbara H. Caldwell on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1556/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58499","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1370568,"bill_number":"HR1579","title":"Goldin, Kelly; Rome High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Goldin, Rome High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1579/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58521","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370569,"bill_number":"HR1571","title":"Yin, Zheng; Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zheng Yin, Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1571/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58514","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370570,"bill_number":"HR1562","title":"2020 graduating class of Cedartown High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Cedartown High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1562/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58505","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1370571,"bill_number":"HR1572","title":"Gao, Zijan; Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zijan Gao, Darlington School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1572/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58515","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370572,"bill_number":"HR1582","title":"Vaughan, David, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David Vaughan Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1582/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58524","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1370573,"bill_number":"HR1573","title":"Landrum, Coleman Reece; Unity Christian School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coleman Reece Landrum, Unity Christian School's 2019-2020 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1573/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58516","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1370576,"bill_number":"HR1567","title":"Lionetti, Lacey; Model High School's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lacey Lionetti, Model High School's 2019-2020 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1567/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58510","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1370586,"bill_number":"HR1551","title":"National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1551/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58487","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1370596,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Cusseta-Chattahoochee County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1227/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58533","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1370783,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"State tort claims; certain immunities from actions of certain state officers or employees; remove","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 remove certain immunities from the actions of certain state officers or employees; to provide that certain state officers or employees shall be liable when causing the deprivation of certain rights; to provide for questions of fact; to waive sovereign immunity; to revise limitations on amounts of damages; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide that certain local law enforcement officers may be subject to lawsuit or liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1230/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58541","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1370784,"bill_number":"HR1590","title":"House Study Committee on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1590/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58538","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1370785,"bill_number":"SR992","title":"Helping Hands Ending Hunger Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Helping Hands Ending Hunger Inc. for its efforts on behalf of food insecure children and families in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR992/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58559","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1370787,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Primaries and Elections; qualifications of poll officers; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise the qualifications of poll officers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB521/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58555","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1370789,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; certain employees who are required to be members and who were former members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; provide","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 provide that certain employees who are required to be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and who were former members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia with at least nine years, seven months, and 30 days of membership service may elect to remain members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB522/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58554","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1370790,"bill_number":"HR1592","title":"Heritage High School 5 Star dance team; winning the 2020 GHSA Class 3A-4A State Dance Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Heritage High School 5 Star dance team for winning the 2020 GHSA Class 3A-4A State Dance Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1592/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58547","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1370792,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Chehaw Park Authority; change name of park; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Chehaw Park Authority, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 4515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5755), so as to change the name of the park; to expand the purpose of the authority to include the acquisition of zoological specimens; to change procedures for the appointment of authority members; to change provisions regarding a quorum and majority of the authority; to make the city manager of the City of Albany a voting member of the authority; to revise definitions; to remove certain duties of the City of Albany regarding the authority; to extend the existence of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1231/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58542","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1370793,"bill_number":"SR987","title":"Hill, Senator Jack; state park; rename in his honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the late Senator Jack Hill and renaming a state park in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR987/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58535","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1370795,"bill_number":"HR1598","title":"Veterans Memorial Bridge; Grady County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a bridge in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1598/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58545","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1370798,"bill_number":"HR1597","title":"Major Henry Talmage Elrod Medal of Honor Recipient Memorial Bridge; Thomas County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1597/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58544","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1370799,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Revenue and taxation; rate of tax on tobacco products; increase or revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to increase or revise the rate of the tax on tobacco products; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise and 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":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1229/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58540","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1370800,"bill_number":"HR1596","title":"Miller-Betts, Christine; executive director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, on her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Christine Miller-Betts, executive director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, on her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1596/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58551","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1370802,"bill_number":"SR989","title":"Henson, Senator Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Steve Henson for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR989/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58558","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1370804,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Community Health, Department of; submit 1115 waiver request for the uninsured up to a maximum of 138 percent of federal poverty level; authorize","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 authorize the Department of Community Health to submit a 1115 waiver request for purposes of addressing coverage for the uninsured up to a maximum of 138 percent of federal poverty level; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1228/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58539","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1370805,"bill_number":"HR1594","title":"Hi-Hope Service Center; 60th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hi-Hope Service Center on its 60th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1594/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58549","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1370806,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Primaries and Elections; election superintendent of a county may permit any elector of the county to vote in any precinct of the county which such elector chooses; 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 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":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB524/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58552","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1370808,"bill_number":"HR1595","title":"Broadnax, Bonhuer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Bonhuer Broadnax; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1595/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58550","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1370809,"bill_number":"SR990","title":"Senate Study Committee on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR990/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58557","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1370810,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment; sentencing of defendants for crimes involving bias or prejudice; provisions; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding the sentencing of defendants for crimes involving bias or prejudice; to provide criteria for imposition of punishment for defendants who select their victims based upon certain biases or prejudices; to provide the sanctions for such crimes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB526/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58561","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1370813,"bill_number":"SR988","title":"Cervical Health Awareness Month; recognize January 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2020 as Cervical Health Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR988/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58537","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1370815,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Courts; special grand jury impaneling procedures; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grand juries, so as to revise provisions regarding special grand jury impaneling procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1232/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58543","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1370816,"bill_number":"HR1593","title":"Chotas, James Nicholas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring James Nicholas Chotas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1593/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58548","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1370818,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Insurance; health benefit policies to provide coverage for expenses incurred in home childbirth; 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 policies to provide coverage for expenses incurred in home childbirth; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other matters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB523/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58553","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1370819,"bill_number":"SR993","title":"Morgan, Mayor Larry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Larry Morgan for his service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR993/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58563","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":1370820,"bill_number":"HR1591","title":"2020 Juneteenth Freedom Day Unity Celebration; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the 2020 Juneteenth Freedom Day Unity Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1591/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58546","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1370822,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County; levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; 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":"2020-06-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB527/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58562","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1370824,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Arrest By Private Persons; article in its entirety; repeal; Titles 17, 35, and 43; amend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by private persons, so as to repeal the article in its entirety; to amend Titles 17, 35, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, law enforcement officers and agencies, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB520/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58534","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1370825,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Eligibility and Qualifications for Office; legislative findings; 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 legislative findings; to provide that certain municipalities and counties may require law enforcement officers employed by the municipality or county to reside within the municipality or county; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB525/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58560","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1370826,"bill_number":"SR991","title":"Senate PeachCare Public Option Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate PeachCare Public Option Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-18","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR991/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58556","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1370922,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Lavonia, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; increase homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older, approved May 11, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3964), so as to increase the amount of such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; 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":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1233/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58564","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1370979,"bill_number":"SR1004","title":"Thomas \"Tommy's\" Barber Shop; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Thomas \"Tommy's\" Barber Shop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1004/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58576","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1370980,"bill_number":"SR996","title":"Mutombo, Dikembe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dikembe Mutombo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR996/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58578","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1370981,"bill_number":"HR1601","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1601/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58581","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1370982,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Henry County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Henry 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1240/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58592","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1370983,"bill_number":"SR1006","title":"Waggoner, Mayor John Austin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor John Austin Waggoner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1006/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58594","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1370984,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Carrying and Possession of Firearms; lifetime weapons carry licenses; 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 lifetime weapons carry licenses; to provide for and revise fees; to provide for background check reviews of lifetime weapons carry license holders; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB529/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58599","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1370985,"bill_number":"SR994","title":"Funari, Tony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the exceptional public service and dedicated volunteerism of Tony Funari of Braselton, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR994/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58575","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1370986,"bill_number":"SR1002","title":"Hall County high school students and teachers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the superlative talents of Hall County high school students and teachers honored with 2020 Shuler Hensley Awards for musical theater; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1002/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58573","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1370987,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Tallulah Falls, Town of; terms, qualifications, election, and vacancies of mayor and councilmembers; modify 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 May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4044), an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3533), and an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4384); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for the other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1234/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58565","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1370988,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"State holidays; June 19 of each year as Juneteenth Independence Day; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the number of holidays that are observed in Georgia; to designate June 19 of each year as \"Juneteenth Independence Day\" in Georgia and recognize such date as a state holiday; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1235/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58566","sponsor":"Renitta Shannon"},
{"bill_id":1370990,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"\"Ahmaud Arbery Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by private persons, so as to revise the grounds for arrest by private persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB528/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58593","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1370991,"bill_number":"SR997","title":"Handy, Joseph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Joseph Handy for his pivotal role in contributing to Georgia's economic prosperity and his philanthropic efforts toward the betterment of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR997/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58579","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1370992,"bill_number":"SR995","title":"Camp Sunshine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Camp Sunshine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR995/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58577","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1370993,"bill_number":"HR1605","title":"National Minority Donor Awareness Month; August 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August 2020 as National Minority Donor Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1605/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58585","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1370994,"bill_number":"SR1005","title":"Senate Chaplain; honorary position; appoint","description":"A RESOLUTION appointing the honorary position of Senate chaplain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1005/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58595","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1370995,"bill_number":"SR1003","title":"Red Shoe House in Gainesville, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and saluting the Red Shoe House in Gainesville, Georgia, upon the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1003/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58574","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1370996,"bill_number":"HR1608","title":"Georgians to participate in the 2020 Census to ensure an accurate count; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging all Georgians to participate in the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1608/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58602","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1370997,"bill_number":"HR1609","title":"Community Activist Day; April 3, 2020; to acknowledge the unsung heroic activists and their strength, selfless courage, and hopeful actions that create a positive and much improved future; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 3, 2020, as Community Activist Day to acknowledge the unsung heroic activists and their strength, selfless courage, and hopeful actions that create a positive and much improved future; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1609/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58603","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1370998,"bill_number":"SR999","title":"Kehoe, Paul; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paul Kehoe, Ireland's Minister with Responsibility for Defence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR999/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58597","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371000,"bill_number":"HR1600","title":"Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., Memorial Intersection; Towns County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1600/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58570","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1371002,"bill_number":"SR998","title":"Cornett, Jean Mayes; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jean Mayes Cornett and extending sympathies upon her passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR998/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58580","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371003,"bill_number":"HR1599","title":"Georgia's law enforcement agencies; implement psychological testing and improve current training practices for peace officers; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging all law enforcement agencies in the State of Georgia to implement psychological testing and improve current training practices for peace officers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1599/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58569","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1371004,"bill_number":"SR1001","title":"Colston, Robert Wayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the professional career and abundant life of Robert Wayne Colston of Gainesville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1001/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58572","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371005,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"State Court of DeKalb County; definitions; court shall be governed by general law related to state courts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 3322), an Act approved February 18, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 2166), an Act approved March 3, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3501), and an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3950); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB530/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58604","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":1371006,"bill_number":"HR1602","title":"Hill, Senator Jack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Jack Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1602/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58583","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1371007,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Courts; appointment of a prosecuting attorney when the accused is a law enforcement officer charged with a felony or an act of family violence; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide for the appointment of a prosecuting attorney when the accused is a law enforcement officer charged with a felony or an act of family violence; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1239/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58582","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1371008,"bill_number":"SR1000","title":"Stephens, Shane; Consul General of Ireland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Consul General of Ireland, Shane Stephens, and the great relations between Georgia and Ireland and recognizing March 16, 2020, as Ireland Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1000/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58596","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371009,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Education; Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coursework in the founding philosophy and principles of the United States of America, so as to provide that the Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution and had origins in rationalism, empiricism, and religious texts, including, but not limited to, the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible; to provide for instructional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1237/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58568","sponsor":"Dewayne Hill"},
{"bill_id":1371010,"bill_number":"SR1008","title":"Johnny's Hideaway; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Johnny's Hideaway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1008/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58601","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371012,"bill_number":"SR1007","title":"Senate Law Enforcement Reform Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Law Enforcement Reform Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1007/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58598","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1371013,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Professions and businesses; licensure of individuals in the practice of applied behavior analysis; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure of individuals in the practice of applied behavior analysis; to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board; to provide for its membership and duties; to provide for licensing requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for temporary licenses; to provide for reciprocity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1241/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58591","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1371014,"bill_number":"HR1604","title":"Saunders, Kenneth, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kenneth Saunders III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1604/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58590","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1371015,"bill_number":"SR1009","title":"Stevers, Deb; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deb Stevers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1009/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58600","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371016,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"State government; local workforce development boards 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, formed pursuant to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, and their associated committees and local officials to conduct meetings via teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1236/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58567","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1371017,"bill_number":"HR1603","title":"Barrow, Dr. Joseph C., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Joseph C. Barrow Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1603/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58584","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1371018,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Elections; electors to change their addresses and vote on primary and election days; 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 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 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":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1238/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58571","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":1371019,"bill_number":"HR1606","title":"Moore, Cyndee Perdue; leadership and committed service to the University of North Georgia, the larger surrounding communities, and the entire State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cyndee Perdue Moore for her leadership and committed service to the University of North Georgia, the larger surrounding communities, and the entire State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1606/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58588","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1371020,"bill_number":"HR1607","title":"Taiwan ROC; efforts in aiding Georgia in the fight against COVID-19; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan ROC for its efforts in aiding Georgia in the fight against COVID-19; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1607/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58589","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1371034,"bill_number":"HR1615","title":"Graziano, Louis C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Louis C. Graziano; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1615/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58615","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1371037,"bill_number":"HR1610","title":"McDuffie County; grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending McDuffie County upon the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1610/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58611","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1371039,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; Georgia State Law Enforcement Citizen Review Council; create","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 create a Georgia State Law Enforcement Citizen Review Council; to provide for membership of such council; to provide for qualifications of members; to provide for reimbursement and compensation; to provide for responsibilities and access to certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1244/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58610","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1371042,"bill_number":"HR1614","title":"Pate, Brenda A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brenda A. Pate on her outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1614/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58614","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371044,"bill_number":"HR1613","title":"Henderson, Sarahn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sarahn Henderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1613/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58613","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371048,"bill_number":"SR1010","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":"2020-06-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1010/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58605","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1371055,"bill_number":"HR1612","title":"Lipscomb, Breana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Breana Lipscomb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1612/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58616","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371057,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"DeKalb County; board of commissioners; change manner of appointment and terms of office of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3900), an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6137), and an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3811); to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1243/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58609","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1371060,"bill_number":"HR1611","title":"Zayas, Safira; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Safira Zayas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1611/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58612","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371063,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"City of Atlanta; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; new homestead exemption; provide","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 the amount of $30,000.00 for each resident of the City of Atlanta who holds real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real 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 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB531/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58607","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1371066,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Decatur, City of; independent school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Decatur independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for ten years in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 62 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1242/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58608","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1371099,"bill_number":"SR1011","title":"Smith, Lillian E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lillian E. Smith for her work as a gifted writer, educator, and activist who was one of the first prominent white southerners to openly denounce racial segregation and be recognized by the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1011/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58606","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1371118,"bill_number":"SR1012","title":"2020 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2020 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1012/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58625","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371119,"bill_number":"SR1016","title":"White, Andre Moses; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Andre Moses White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1016/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58635","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1371120,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Cordele, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cordele; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1248/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58620","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1371121,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Warner Robins, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to provide a specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1247/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58619","sponsor":"Heath Clark"},
{"bill_id":1371122,"bill_number":"HR1620","title":"Cervical Cancer Day; January 15, 2020; Cervical Health Awareness Month; January 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2020, as Cervical Cancer Day and January 2020 as Cervical Health Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1620/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58630","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1371123,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"\"Georgia Safe Business Act\"; health and safety protocols for sanitation, safety, and general operations; 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 Department of Economic Development, in conjunction with the Department of Public Health, to develop, implement, and promote the Georgia Safe program for participant businesses in this state that pledge to abide by certain health and safety protocols for sanitation, safety, and general operations; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for applications, fees, and for a certification and decertification process; to provide for a program website; to provide for adoption of rules and regulations; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB532/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58631","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1371124,"bill_number":"HR1617","title":"House Interns; 2020 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2020 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1617/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58627","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":1371125,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; basic and in-service training courses for all peace officers training on post-traumatic stress disorder; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, so as to provide for the council to establish basic and in-service training courses for all peace officers training on post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1250/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58622","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1371126,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority; all five board members are elected pursuant to the Act; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Ware County Water and Sewer Authority, now known as the Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 705), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5337), so as to provide that all five board members are elected pursuant to the Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1246/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58618","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1371128,"bill_number":"HR1619","title":"Vinson, Pastor Apostle Thomas H.; faithful leadership and commitment to Highpoint Christian Tabernacle of Smyrna, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Apostle Thomas H. Vinson for his faithful leadership and commitment to Highpoint Christian Tabernacle of Smyrna, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1619/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58629","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1371129,"bill_number":"HR1618","title":"James, Keya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Keya James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1618/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58628","sponsor":"Erick Allen"},
{"bill_id":1371130,"bill_number":"HR1616","title":"Wilkie, Glenn W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Glenn W. Wilkie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1616/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58626","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1371131,"bill_number":"SR1015","title":"Arbery, Mr. Ahmaud Marquez; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ahmaud Marquez Arbery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1015/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58634","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1371132,"bill_number":"SR1013","title":"Stewart, Calvin E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Calvin E. Stewart of Clermont, Georgia, for a lifetime of conservancy and service to this nation as well as the heralded mission of the Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1013/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58623","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371133,"bill_number":"SR1018","title":"The Bert Show; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bert Show; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1018/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58633","sponsor":"Zahra Karinshak"},
{"bill_id":1371134,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Henry County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Henry County, Georgia, and each municipality located within Henry County, 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 provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-06-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1249/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58621","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":1371135,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Lanier County Building Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lanier County Building Authority; to provide for construction of the Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2020-07-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2020-07-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1245/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58617","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1371136,"bill_number":"SR1014","title":"Griffin, Helen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Helen Griffin on her outstanding public service as an administrative assistant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1014/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58624","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371137,"bill_number":"SR1017","title":"Heath, Senator Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Bill Heath for his distinguished service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1017/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58632","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1371151,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"City of Fort Valley; vacancies on the Fort Valley Utility Commission; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Fort Valley, approved August 22, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4170), so as to provide for vacancies on the Fort Valley Utility Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB533/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58638","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1371166,"bill_number":"SR1019","title":"Hobbs, Dr. Joseph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Joseph Hobbs, longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine, for his contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1019/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58636","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1371181,"bill_number":"SR1020","title":"Christ Chapel Community Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christ Chapel Community Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1020/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58637","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1371330,"bill_number":"SR1026","title":"Georgia High School Association (GHSA); assessment of its operations and practices pertaining to the inclusion of GHSA member officials on the GHSA Executive Committee; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) to perform a thorough assessment of its operations and practices pertaining to the inclusion of GHSA member officials on the GHSA Executive Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1026/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58645","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":1371331,"bill_number":"HR1628","title":"Cleveland, Rob; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rob Cleveland for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1628/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58652","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1371332,"bill_number":"HR1632","title":"Sims, Nerissa; receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Public Service category; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Nerissa Sims for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Public Service category; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1632/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58656","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371333,"bill_number":"SR1033","title":"Ligon, Senator William; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator William Ligon on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1033/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58662","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371334,"bill_number":"HR1626","title":"Jordan, Clarissa; receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Community Service category; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Clarissa Jordan for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Community Service category; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1626/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58650","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371335,"bill_number":"HR1631","title":"Hobbs, Dr. Joseph; longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine; contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Dr. Joseph Hobbs, longtime chair of the Department of Family Medicine, for his contributions to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1631/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58655","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":1371336,"bill_number":"SR1030","title":"Heath, Senator Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Bill Heath on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1030/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58663","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371337,"bill_number":"HR1623","title":"Cook, Parissa; receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Medical and Health category; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Parissa Cook for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Medical and Health category; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1623/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58647","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371338,"bill_number":"HR1621","title":"Georgia Legislative Black Caucus; policy recommendations regarding election reform; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the policy recommendations set forth by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus regarding election reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1621/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58643","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1371339,"bill_number":"HR1629","title":"Horton, Sandra K.; completion of her service as the Southern Regional Director for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sandra K. Horton on the completion of her service as the Southern Regional Director for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1629/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58653","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1371340,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"Georgia Licensed Midwife Act; enact","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 in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of midwives; to amend Code Section 43-26-12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exceptions to the operation of the \"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act,\" so as to provide for an exception relating to the practice of midwifery; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1251/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58641","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1371341,"bill_number":"HR1633","title":"Lassiter, Bianca; receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Business category; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Bianca Lassiter for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Business category; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1633/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58657","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371342,"bill_number":"SR1032","title":"Henson, Senator Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Steve Henson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1032/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58659","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371343,"bill_number":"SR1021","title":"Holloway, Mary W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary W. Holloway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1021/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58639","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1371344,"bill_number":"SR1028","title":"Black, Senator Ellis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Ellis Black on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1028/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58660","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371345,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Public officers and employees; right of action against coroners or medical examiners for negligence in certain death investigations involving persons killed by a peace officer; 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 for a right of action against coroners or medical examiners for negligence in certain death investigations involving persons killed by a peace officer; to provide for definitions; to provide for a waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1252/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58642","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1371346,"bill_number":"HR1622","title":"Bohler, Antrone; receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Education category; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Antrone Bohler for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Education category; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1622/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58646","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371347,"bill_number":"SR1029","title":"Black, Senator Ellis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Ellis Black on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1029/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58661","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1371348,"bill_number":"SR1023","title":"Wilkinson, Senator John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator John Wilkinson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1023/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58644","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371349,"bill_number":"SR1025","title":"Senate Study Committee on Georgia Entrepreneur Empowerment; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Georgia Entrepreneur Empowerment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1025/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58667","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1371350,"bill_number":"SR1031","title":"Karinshak, Senator Zahra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Zahra Karinshak on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1031/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58664","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371351,"bill_number":"SR1034","title":"Unterman, Senator Renee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Renee Unterman on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1034/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58665","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371352,"bill_number":"HR1627","title":"Landing, Elizabeth; grand occasion of her retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Landing upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1627/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58651","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1371353,"bill_number":"SR1024","title":"Senate COAM Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate COAM Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1024/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58666","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1371354,"bill_number":"SR1022","title":"Gwinnett County Residents; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the residents of Gwinnett County for electing a diverse group of leaders into office who represent the diversity of Gwinnett County and recognizing this diverse group of elected officials from Gwinnett County in the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1022/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58640","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1371355,"bill_number":"SR1027","title":"Stone, Senator Jesse; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Jesse Stone on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1027/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58658","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":1371356,"bill_number":"HR1625","title":"Walker, Jeneen; receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Faith Based category; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jeneen Walker for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Faith Based category; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1625/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58649","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371357,"bill_number":"HR1630","title":"Bona, Dr. Joseph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Joseph Bona; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1630/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58654","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1371358,"bill_number":"HR1624","title":"Clark, Jenaye; receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Arts and Entertainment category; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jenaye Clark for receiving the 2020 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builder Award in the Arts and Entertainment category; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1624/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58648","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371542,"bill_number":"SR1035","title":"Senate Educating Adult Students Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Educating Adult Students Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1035/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58668","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1371545,"bill_number":"HR1650","title":"Need to reform use of force policies to protect lives and keep communities safe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the need to reform use of force policies to protect lives and keep communities safe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1650/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58690","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1371547,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Crimes and offenses; unlawful conduct during 9-1-1 call to include bias motivations in calling or otherwise contacting 9-1-1; revise","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 revise the offense of unlawful conduct during 9-1-1 call to include bias motivations in calling or otherwise contacting 9-1-1; to provide for a criminal penalty; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for a cause of action against persons who knowingly cause a peace officer to arrive at a location, owing to false reporting or bias purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1253/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58669","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1371549,"bill_number":"HR1636","title":"Gatson, Patsy Austin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patsy Austin Gatson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1636/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58676","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1371552,"bill_number":"HR1652","title":"2020 graduating class of North Paulding High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of North Paulding High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1652/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58692","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1371554,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Property; general warranty of title shall not limit or encumber rights arising from the relationship of landlord and tenant; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to covenants and warranties, so as to provide that a general warranty of title shall not limit or encumber rights arising from the relationship of landlord and tenant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1254/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58670","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1371556,"bill_number":"SR1036","title":"The Silver Skillet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Silver Skillet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1036/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58671","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":1371559,"bill_number":"HR1658","title":"Hopkins, Mary Gardner; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Mary Gardner Hopkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1658/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58698","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1371561,"bill_number":"HR1640","title":"Hall, Wayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wayne Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1640/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58680","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1371563,"bill_number":"HR1638","title":"Barnwell, Sharon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon Barnwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1638/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58678","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1371566,"bill_number":"SR1037","title":"Thomas, LuJuana Louisa; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of LuJuana Louisa Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1037/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58673","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1371568,"bill_number":"HR1642","title":"Importance of ensuring access to higher education for all Georgians; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of ensuring access to higher education for all Georgians; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1642/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58682","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1371570,"bill_number":"HR1655","title":"Dean, Josie; exemplary service and achievements in her work as a community activist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josie Dean on her exemplary service and achievements in her work as a community activist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1655/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58695","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1371572,"bill_number":"HR1645","title":"Kleinlein, Tom; outstanding service as Georgia Southern University's Director of Athletics; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom Kleinlein on his outstanding service as Georgia Southern University's Director of Athletics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1645/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58685","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1371575,"bill_number":"HR1646","title":"Hursey, Elizabeth Zoller; outstanding public service as the Clerk of Court of Effingham County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Zoller Hursey on her outstanding public service as the Clerk of Court of Effingham County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1646/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58686","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1371577,"bill_number":"HR1649","title":"2020 graduating class of East Paulding High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of East Paulding High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1649/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58689","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1371579,"bill_number":"HR1657","title":"Leiter, Gordon; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Board of Governors Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Board of Governors Award recipient, Gordon Leiter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1657/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58697","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1371582,"bill_number":"HR1639","title":"Gatson, Travis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis Gatson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1639/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58679","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1371584,"bill_number":"HR1644","title":"Reddick, Janis B.; grand occasion of her retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Janis B. Reddick upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1644/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58684","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1371586,"bill_number":"HR1641","title":"Need for federal fiscal relief and new state revenue streams to ensure equitable economic recovery in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for federal fiscal relief and new state revenue streams to ensure an equitable economic recovery in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1641/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58681","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1371589,"bill_number":"HR1659","title":"Stancil, Max; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Max Stancil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1659/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58699","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1371591,"bill_number":"HR1634","title":"United States Climate Alliance; join; urge Governor","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the governor of Georgia to join the United States Climate Alliance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1634/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58672","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1371593,"bill_number":"HR1637","title":"International Women of H.O.P.E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending International Women of H.O.P.E.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1637/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58677","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1371596,"bill_number":"HR1656","title":"2020 graduating class of Hiram High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Hiram High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1656/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58696","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1371598,"bill_number":"HR1660","title":"DeKalb County Tax Liberation Amendment; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the county authorities of DeKalb County, upon the request of the Board of Education of DeKalb County, to be directed to levy, in addition to all other taxes now levied by law, a tax not exceeding three mills for educational purposes regarding ad valorem property taxes for education for DeKalb County, subject to certain requirements and conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for the repeal of Ga. L. 1943, p. 20, and Ga. L. 1977, p. 1606; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1660/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58703","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1371600,"bill_number":"SR1039","title":"Atlanta Fire Cricket Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Fire Cricket Club as the proud home team of Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1039/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58694","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1371602,"bill_number":"SR1041","title":"Kolansky, Monzua Sanders; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Monzua Sanders Kolansky on her 99th birthday on July 21, 2020, and commending her for her many contributions to her family and community and for her remarkable concern and care for others; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1041/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58704","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1371605,"bill_number":"SR1040","title":"Clayton County; Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Apprenticeship Academy; first graduating class; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the first graduating class of Clayton County students from the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Apprenticeship Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1040/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58701","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1371607,"bill_number":"HR1648","title":"Black Lives Matter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing that Black Lives Matter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1648/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58688","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1371609,"bill_number":"HR1647","title":"Luton, Jimmie \"MeMa\"; celebrating 103rd birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 103rd birthday of Jimmie \"MeMa\" Luton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1647/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58687","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":1371612,"bill_number":"HR1653","title":"2020 graduating class of Paulding County High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Paulding County High School; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1653/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58700","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1371614,"bill_number":"HR1643","title":"Racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1643/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58683","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1371616,"bill_number":"HR1654","title":"Thomas, Representative \"Able\" Mable; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative \"Able\" Mable Thomas on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1654/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58693","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1371619,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Criminal procedure; standards for use of force by law enforcement; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-4-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization of arrests, use of deadly force, adoption or promulgation of conflicting regulations, policies, ordinances, and resolutions, and authority of nuclear power facility security officer, so as to provide for standards for use of force by law enforcement; to prohibit the use of chokeholds by law enforcement officers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1255/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58702","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":1371621,"bill_number":"SR1038","title":"Parker, Pastor Herman; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Herman Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1038/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58674","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":1371623,"bill_number":"HR1635","title":"Quettan, Saurel J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Saurel J. Quettan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1635/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58675","sponsor":"Donna McLeod"},
{"bill_id":1371625,"bill_number":"HR1651","title":"Burroughs, Ophelia; grand occasion of her retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ophelia Burroughs upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1651/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58691","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1371712,"bill_number":"HR1666","title":"Samuel, Willie Mae; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient Willie Mae Samuel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1666/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58713","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1371713,"bill_number":"SR1048","title":"Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1048/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58735","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1371715,"bill_number":"HR1682","title":"Wildlife Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wildlife Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1682/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58732","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1371717,"bill_number":"SR1042","title":"Immigrant Heritage Month; recognize June 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June, 2020, as Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1042/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58705","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1371718,"bill_number":"SR1043","title":"Karinshak, Zahra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zahra Karinshak on her outstanding service as Senator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1043/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58706","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1371720,"bill_number":"HR1680","title":"MAYS Striker 01B Elite Clasico soccer team; last season; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the MAYS Striker 01B Elite Clasico soccer team on its last season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1680/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58730","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1371722,"bill_number":"HR1672","title":"Hatcher, Linda; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient Linda Hatcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1672/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58719","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1371724,"bill_number":"HR1678","title":"Stovall, Representative Valencia; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Valencia Stovall on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1678/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58728","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1371725,"bill_number":"SR1044","title":"Verniero Jr, Honorable Colonel Dr. Samuel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Colonel Dr. Samuel Verniero Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1044/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58707","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1371727,"bill_number":"HR1670","title":"Goldfaden, Dr. Daniel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Dr. Daniel Goldfaden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1670/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58717","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1371729,"bill_number":"HR1668","title":"Molnar, Whit; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Young Heart Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Whit Molnar, a Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Young Heart Award recipient; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1668/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58715","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1371731,"bill_number":"HR1669","title":"Johnson, Jarrod \"J.J.\"; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient, Jarrod \"J.J.\" Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1669/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58716","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1371732,"bill_number":"HR1676","title":"Martin, Dr. Victoria W.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Victoria W. Martin for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1676/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58723","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371734,"bill_number":"HR1674","title":"Ross, Susanna M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susanna M. Ross; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1674/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58721","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1371736,"bill_number":"HR1681","title":"Health and wellness coaches; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending health and wellness coaches; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1681/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58731","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1371738,"bill_number":"HR1662","title":"Jones, Johnny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Johnny Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1662/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58709","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1371739,"bill_number":"HR1661","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":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1661/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58708","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1371741,"bill_number":"HR1671","title":"International Paper; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Business Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Business Award recipient International Paper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1671/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58718","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1371743,"bill_number":"HR1675","title":"Dupree, Casual Cal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Casual Cal Dupree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1675/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58722","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371745,"bill_number":"HR1673","title":"2020 graduating class of South Paulding High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of South Paulding High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1673/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58720","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":1371746,"bill_number":"HR1683","title":"STING, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending STING Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1683/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58733","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1371748,"bill_number":"SR1047","title":"Curry, Constance Winifred; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Constance Winifred Curry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1047/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58734","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1371750,"bill_number":"SR1046","title":"Hicks, Sr.; Charlie Andrew; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charlie Andrew Hicks, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1046/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58726","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1371752,"bill_number":"HR1677","title":"Mason, Maudlin, commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Maudlin Mason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1677/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58724","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":1371753,"bill_number":"HR1663","title":"Jones, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Michael Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1663/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58710","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1371755,"bill_number":"HR1679","title":"Wright, Jean Elisabeth; occasion of her induction into the Georgia Women of Achievement Hall of Fame; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the late Jean Elisabeth Wright upon the occasion of her induction into the Georgia Women of Achievement Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1679/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58729","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1371757,"bill_number":"HR1667","title":"Nash, Peggy; Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heart of the Community Foundation's 2020 Award of Honor recipient, Peggy Nash; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1667/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58714","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1371759,"bill_number":"SR1045","title":"Type 1 Diabetes Day; recognize March 26, 2020","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have type 1 diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 26, 2020, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1045/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58725","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1371760,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Watercraft; completion of a boater education program in order to operate and rent or lease certain vessels; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to require completion of a boater education program in order to operate and rent or lease certain vessels; to provide for standards for such education program; to provide for the phase in of certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1256/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58727","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1371762,"bill_number":"HR1664","title":"Steiner, Scott; Phoebe Putney Health System; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Scott Steiner and Phoebe Putney Health System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1664/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58711","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1371764,"bill_number":"HR1665","title":"Ross, Jonathan S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan S. Ross; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1665/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58712","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":1371882,"bill_number":"HR1688","title":"Mableton Improvement Coalition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mableton Improvement Coalition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1688/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58743","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371883,"bill_number":"HR1689","title":"White, Andre Moses; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Andre Moses White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1689/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58744","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1371884,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Local government; municipal corporations cannot change the zoning or increase land use density of an annexed property for a period of two years; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to application by 100 percent of landowners, so as to provide that a municipal corporation cannot change the zoning or increase land use density of an annexed property for a period of two years; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1257/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58736","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":1371885,"bill_number":"HR1693","title":"2020 graduating class of Bremen High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2020 graduating class of Bremen High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1693/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58748","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1371887,"bill_number":"HR1686","title":"Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; July 2020; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July 2020 as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1686/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58741","sponsor":"Erica Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371888,"bill_number":"HR1687","title":"Best, Mayor Phil; outstanding service as president of the Georgia Municipal Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Phil Best on his outstanding service as president of the Georgia Municipal Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1687/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58742","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1371889,"bill_number":"HR1684","title":"Young, Trae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trae Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1684/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58739","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1371890,"bill_number":"SR1051","title":"Emory Hillandale Hospital; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Emory Hillandale Hospital; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1051/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58750","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1371891,"bill_number":"HR1694","title":"Trump, President Donald; agenda for an AMERICA FIRST foreign policy; urge American people to support","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the American people to support President Donald Trump and his agenda for an AMERICA FIRST foreign policy that honors the commitment of our brave men and women and brings them home; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1694/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58749","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1371893,"bill_number":"HR1691","title":"2019 FreakNik Festival and the After 9 Partners Adult Health Fair; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 2019 FreakNik Festival and the After 9 Partners Adult Health Fair; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1691/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58746","sponsor":"David Dreyer"},
{"bill_id":1371894,"bill_number":"HR1692","title":"White, Joyce DuPree; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joyce DuPree White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1692/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58747","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1371895,"bill_number":"SR1049","title":"Ikomoni, Pastors Alexander and Angela; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Alexander Ikomoni and Pastor Angela Ikomoni on their 25th wedding anniversary and vow renewal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1049/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58737","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1371896,"bill_number":"HR1690","title":"Brooks, Rayshard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rayshard Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1690/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58745","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1371897,"bill_number":"HR1685","title":"Taylor, Breonna; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Breonna Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1685/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58740","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371898,"bill_number":"SR1050","title":"Friend Jr., James Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Edward Friend Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1050/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58738","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1371902,"bill_number":"HR1703","title":"Rancifer, Marshall; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marshall Rancifer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1703/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58759","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371904,"bill_number":"HR1700","title":"Gordon, Representative J. Craig; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative J. Craig Gordon on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1700/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58756","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1371906,"bill_number":"HR1709","title":"Reynolds, Reverend Edward Spencer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Edward Spencer Reynolds; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1709/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58765","sponsor":"Marie Metze"},
{"bill_id":1371908,"bill_number":"HR1704","title":"Simpson, Monica Raye; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Monica Raye Simpson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1704/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58760","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371910,"bill_number":"HR1707","title":"Bruhtawk LLC.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bruhtawk LLC.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1707/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58763","sponsor":"William Boddie"},
{"bill_id":1371913,"bill_number":"HR1699","title":"Stovall, Representative Valencia; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Valencia Stovall on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1699/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58755","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1371915,"bill_number":"HR1706","title":"Zacharias, Ravi; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ravi Zacharias; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1706/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58762","sponsor":"Matt Gurtler"},
{"bill_id":1371917,"bill_number":"HR1702","title":"Stamper, Ashley and David; birth of their daughter; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ashley and David Stamper on the birth of their daughter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1702/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58758","sponsor":"Philip Singleton"},
{"bill_id":1371919,"bill_number":"HR1697","title":"Thomas, Representative \"Able\" Mable; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative \"Able\" Mable Thomas on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1697/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58753","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1371921,"bill_number":"HR1701","title":"Lopez, Representative Brenda; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Brenda Lopez on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1701/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58757","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1371923,"bill_number":"HR1695","title":"Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe and the Cherokee Nation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe and the Cherokee Nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1695/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58751","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1371926,"bill_number":"HR1696","title":"Dickerson, Representative Pamela; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Pamela Dickerson on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1696/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58752","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1371928,"bill_number":"HR1705","title":"Armstrong, Dr. Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mark Armstrong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1705/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58761","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371930,"bill_number":"HR1698","title":"Gardner, Representative Pat; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Pat Gardner on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1698/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58754","sponsor":"Robert Trammell"},
{"bill_id":1371932,"bill_number":"HR1708","title":"The Frank and Joe Show; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Frank and Joe Show; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1708/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58764","sponsor":"Vernon Jones"},
{"bill_id":1371934,"bill_number":"HR1711","title":"Jones, Yvonne \"Shadé\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yvonne \"Shadé\" Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1711/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58767","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1371936,"bill_number":"HR1710","title":"Rodriguez, Danielle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Rodriguez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1710/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58766","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1372046,"bill_number":"HR1714","title":"Burkhalter, J. Mark; nomination as the United States Ambassador to Norway; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Mark Burkhalter upon his nomination as the United States Ambassador to Norway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1714/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58770","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1372050,"bill_number":"HR1712","title":"Smith, Bob; Mayor of Watkinsville, Georgia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Bob Smith, Mayor of Watkinsville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1712/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58768","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":1372054,"bill_number":"HR1713","title":"Coffer, M.L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of M. L. Coffer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2020-06-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2020-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1713/2019","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58769","sponsor":"Al Williams"}
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